unreasonably

Example Sentences

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Because the alternative, as I have learned so many times, is to get woken at 4 a.m. by the previous guest’s unreasonably early alarm setting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Code of Fundraising Practice stipulates that charities should not unreasonably intrude on a person's privacy, put undue pressure on a person to donate, or use unreasonably persistent approaches.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

When federal officers violate federal law or act unreasonably when carrying out their duties, they can face state charges.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

To which Groucho replies, not unreasonably: “You call that nothing?”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

“I think they’re going to force us to eat lots of cake and then take an unreasonably long nap.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth