Example Sentences

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“He’s a good person, I never felt that he was unreasonably demanding,” Bram said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

The Code of Fundraising Practice stipulates that charities should not unreasonably intrude on a person's privacy, put undue pressure on a person to donate, or use unreasonably persistent approaches.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

When federal officers violate federal law or act unreasonably when carrying out their duties, they can face state charges.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

To which Groucho replies, not unreasonably: “You call that nothing?”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

His eyes met mine carefully, and I said, “Well, how is he, sir?” in a calm voice which, the moment after I had spoken, alarmed me unreasonably.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles