understandably
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Harbaugh was understandably subdued, especially on the heels of a more encouraging performance in a preseason opener at Houston.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Mitchell’s film, which follows a family of four in 1982 as they realize their entire quaint suburban neighborhood has somehow been transported back to the Mesozoic era, has understandably swept audiences off their feet.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Maybe she wants to run for president and understandably doesn’t want to be pregnant while doing so.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
With that in mind, resolving the situation one way or another is understandably viewed as a priority for Real before the transfer deadline.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
King was understandably upset at the prospect of losing the opportunity to perform with Marian.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
