reasonable explanation
Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words
an explanation that is fair and sensible
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Examples (10)
- The witness provided a reasonable explanation for being at the scene.
- There must be a reasonable explanation for his sudden absence.
- The teacher asked for a reasonable explanation of the student's behavior.
- I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation for this misunderstanding.
- The manager demanded a reasonable explanation for the project delay.
- She offered a reasonable explanation for her decision to resign.
- Without a reasonable explanation, the committee rejected the proposal.
- The doctor gave a reasonable explanation for the patient's symptoms.
- We're still waiting for a reasonable explanation from the authorities.
- His reasonable explanation satisfied everyone at the meeting.