only reasonable

Frequency: 6.77.5 per million words

Used to emphasize that something is the most sensible or fair thing to do.

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Examples (10)

  • If companies expect work during personal time, it's only reasonable to allow personal time at work.
  • Given the circumstances, a small delay was the only reasonable outcome.
  • It's the only reasonable conclusion we can draw from the evidence.
  • To ensure fairness, offering everyone an equal chance is the only reasonable approach.
  • Considering his hard work, a promotion seemed the only reasonable next step.
  • After such a long journey, a good rest is the only reasonable thing to do.
  • The judge stated that a fine was the only reasonable punishment for the minor offense.
  • With rising costs, increasing prices was the only reasonable option for the business.
  • If you want respect, showing respect to others is the only reasonable way.
  • Providing support for those in need is not just charitable, it's the only reasonable thing to do.