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commonsense

American  
[kah-muhn-sens] / ˌkɑ mənˈsɛns /

adjective

  1. sensible, rational, or reasonable; showing common sense.


Example Sentences

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"Unless commonsense prevails, we could be entering a circular process where new tariffs are announced, then potentially overturned, only for new tariffs to be announced, and we do the dance again."

From Barron's

"For weeks, we've been pushing commonsense reforms," Senator Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Republican-controlled chamber, said ahead of a partial shutdown that would go into effect after midnight on Friday night.

From Barron's

That’s why I’m joining with healthcare workers from across the state to support this commonsense measure, and I encourage your readers to join us.

From The Wall Street Journal

“California is working on behalf of Americans by building the strongest innovation economy in the nation while implementing commonsense safeguards and leading the way forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

“All we are asking for is a commonsense, clean funding resolution — a continuing resolution — to keep the government open,” Leavitt said.

From Los Angeles Times