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Idioms  
  1. Adopt a sensible course of action, let oneself be persuaded, as in At ninety Grandma finally saw reason and gave up driving her car. This expression, which uses reason in the sense of “good sense,” was first recorded in Shakespeare's 1 Henry IV (1:2).


Example Sentences

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Still, some investors see reason for caution ahead.

From MarketWatch

And they see reason for concern in how investors in equities and the credit market are assessing the risks.

From Barron's

Anne's daughter, now 22, told TF1 she tried to "get her mother to see reason" for over a year but that her mother was too excited.

From BBC

“We urge Oakland leaders to see reason and collaborate with us so that we can avoid costly litigation. If we can work together on a name that meets the goals of both airports, we should do so for the good of all travelers and our region.”

From Los Angeles Times

But even some outside the sector see reason for growth.

From New York Times