understandably
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They’re polite, but understandably eager for the day to be over; already thinking about a few hours from now when they’ll meet “Al and El” and others for dinner at Chateau Marmont.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Male shoppers, for their part, have been understandably irritated by the stereotype.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
When pushed by the BBC on whether she thought she had met "the one", she laughs and becomes understandably guarded.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
He is understandably traumatized, put under police investigation and stymied when he tries to find out more about the dead girl and her motives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
He had a quick temper, and a sharp tongue, and though he could’ve put Bunny in his place pretty much any time he chose, he was understandably apprehensive about doing so.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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