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understandable

[uhn-der-stan-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl /




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It is completely understandable to raise concerns about a tattoo associated with the Nazi secret police; nobody should be regarded as a pedant for doing so.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

At the same time, Wilmers thinks it is understandable that millennials would be frustrated that their incomes haven’t been keeping pace with GDP per capita.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

O'Neill suggested that would be understandable if his side were holding on to a lead in the final stages.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s understandable why Apple investors are sensitive to news around the foldable iPhone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It was understandable, though poor form, that this young woman should be covering for her friend by casting suspicion on an innocent boy.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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