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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- 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.