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The phrase "appear sensible" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing something that seems reasonable or logical based on the information available.
Example: "Given the circumstances, her decision to postpone the meeting does appear sensible."
Alternatives: "seem reasonable" or "seem logical".
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Comment: These three appointments appear sensible.
So far, the seven devolution deals already signed appear sensible.
Technical fixes like food supplements may appear sensible, but they do little to address the systemic problems.
Some solutions may be ineffective or even harmful to the efficiency and reliability of science, even if conceptually they appear sensible.
The factors the ranking used appear sensible and supple — overall student achievement, academic performance of the most disadvantaged students, college readiness as reckoned by results on Advanced Placement tests.
Favoured candidates for this evanescent role might include Sir Howard Stringer, erstwhile boss of Sony, or Marjorie Scardino, former chief executive of the Pearson Group (part-owner of The Economist).Bequeathing the main supervisory role to Ofcom, the regulator which already oversees privacy and taste and decency at the BBC, might appear sensible.
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On the face of it, the idea appears sensible.
So, it appeared sensible to consider such a formulation as the multidimensional Duffing equation.
Superficially, the emphasis on Catholicism in recent reporting from Haiti appears sensible.
Upgrading lines is disruptive and expensive, so constructing a new one appears sensible.
The broad thrust of that proposal – known as the electronic privacy directive – appeared sensible.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com