within reason
see in reason.
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How to use within reason in a sentence
Now, within reason, Obama knows what to expect of each of them.
I have never grudged you money within reason, for any avowable purpose; you had just to come to me and speak.
Tales and Fantasies | Robert Louis StevensonI would approve of most any method of stopping them—within reason!
The Range Boss | Charles Alden SeltzerI'm ready to answer anything within reason, but perhaps I'd best take a seat while you're at it.
The Leader of the Lower School | Angela Brazilwithin reason you may even drop it a few times without harm.
The Romance of War Inventions | Thomas W. Corbin
That was what Stephen wanted, and what he wanted, within reason, he should have.
The House by the River | A. P. Herbert
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