plausible reason

Examples (10)

• The detective sought a plausible reason for the suspect's sudden disappearance.
• She offered a plausible reason for her absence, which the boss accepted.
• Without a plausible reason, his alibi seemed weak and unconvincing.
• He struggled to come up with a plausible reason to explain the missing funds.
• Is there any plausible reason why the project might be delayed?
• The scientists presented a plausible reason for the unusual weather patterns.
• Finding a plausible reason for such a drastic change was difficult.
• The attorney needed a plausible reason to justify his client's actions.
• They invented a plausible reason to avoid attending the meeting.
• Her explanation was a plausible reason, though not entirely truthful.