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Examples of advisable in a Sentence
My doctor said it was advisable for me to lose weight.
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Larger private-sector companies with redundant positions generally can more easily absorb departures, so a long heads-up may not be necessary — or advisable.
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Karla L. Miller, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
Consulting with a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations is also advisable.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2023
But just because an objective is understandable does not mean that pursuing it is the optimal or even advisable path, and Israel’s apparent strategy is flawed in both ends and means.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2023
Not that this movie – or many of those within this genre, despite their track record helping mint teen heartthrobs – are worthy of its title, which, it should be noted, is generally not an advisable way to find a match, whatever romance novels and reality TV shows might tell you.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 15 Sep. 2023
Women using Myriad’s genetic testing receive guidance on whether early screening or extra screening is advisable.
—Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2023
To be clear, this tactic is far from advisable compared to modern-day options.
—Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023
Consulting with your veterinarian is advisable to ensure that there are no potential interactions or adverse effects.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023
Essentially, you’ll be forced to use Outlook for Windows at some point, so taking the time to get used to it before you no longer have a choice would be advisable.
—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2023
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Karla L. Miller, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
Consulting with a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations is also advisable.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2023
But just because an objective is understandable does not mean that pursuing it is the optimal or even advisable path, and Israel’s apparent strategy is flawed in both ends and means.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2023
Not that this movie – or many of those within this genre, despite their track record helping mint teen heartthrobs – are worthy of its title, which, it should be noted, is generally not an advisable way to find a match, whatever romance novels and reality TV shows might tell you.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 15 Sep. 2023
Women using Myriad’s genetic testing receive guidance on whether early screening or extra screening is advisable.
—Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2023
To be clear, this tactic is far from advisable compared to modern-day options.
—Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 16 Aug. 2023
Consulting with your veterinarian is advisable to ensure that there are no potential interactions or adverse effects.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023
Essentially, you’ll be forced to use Outlook for Windows at some point, so taking the time to get used to it before you no longer have a choice would be advisable.
—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2023
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First Known Use
1638, in the meaning defined above
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