Sentence examples for sensible by from inspiring English sources

Yet not for nothing is "Cleopatra" the vortex of the novel: the great Hollywood debacle, the love story as train wreck, the project so crazy it made other, crazier projects look sensible by comparison.

Buy sensible, by which Sands means look out for supermarket special offers and food nearing its sell by date and in season vegetables that can be turned into wholesome soups.

Building up savings As Kate will need to use her savings to help purchase a property, she is being sensible by keeping the money in cash so it cannot fall in value.

Thousands of people who believe they have been sensible by taking out travel insurance before jetting off on holiday will find that their insurer ultimately rejects their claim when things go wrong.

Mohamed El-Erian, an adviser to Allianz, an insurance firm, says firms are being sensible by restraining investment in the face of economic uncertainty, even as financial investors go wild, fuelled by central banks' actions.However, among fund managers and some executives, there is little doubt that the pressure to boost cash returns can contribute to low investment.

Ten more Fortnum & Masons UK Uncut protesters have just been convicted of aggravated trespass for a protest described as "sensible" by a senior police officer at the scene – the same kind of protest that recently forced the government to retreat over workfare.

Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States, is shown celebrating Lisa's purchase of his book, Sane Planning, Sensible Tomorrow, by listening to "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang.

A series of sensible moves by governments, such as the decision by some big exporters to lift export controls, helped ease the panic in food markets.

It will take sensible handling by both sides, and some re-examination by both of their present ideas about the world.

"It is a sensible decision by the board and Stelios will be happy.

Ian Ashman, principal of Hackney College The chancellor has done the sensible thing by taxing bankers' bonuses.