How To Use Understandably In A Sentence

Still, the SNP are understandably cock-a-hoop and, again unsurprisingly, SNP bloggers are urging the party on to 2010 and their plans for an independence referendum. The View from the North
My son would like to join the army, but he is understandably concerned about being exposed to such brutishness.
The company's wholesale division dragged its heels on equipping local exchanges for ADSL, understandably, while it figured out a way of making it pay.
Understandably, the Royal Society of Chemistry has just honoured Holmes with a fellowship, the first time an imaginary character is being recognised.
The restaurant in Miami was miffed, understandably. Times, Sunday Times

None of these characters is evil, none commits the transgression that precipitates the suicide, but all are driven, understandably yet horrifyingly, to behave in devious ways that wound others badly. Cover to Cover
Edwin van der Sar, 39, had nothing to apologise for, but the veteran understandably does not dominate the goalmouth.
To bring what was commonly regarded as an unfilmable book to screen, Harron has understandably had to dilute Ellis' uncompromising vision, but the film's strengths lie elsewhere.
Understandably, the children were getting impatient for the beach - but how on earth were we going to get down there?
my local continental bakery (barbakan in chorlton uk) does a lovely cake he calls a beesting but its not like any beesting I have seen before and he wont share his recipe - (understandably) The Fresh Loaf
Deirdre, who is also the uncomplaining driver, is understandably proud of Emily's achievement and commitment.
Sidney as a poet, therefore, understandably asserts the improving role of poetry against those hostile to literature.
The duke is understandably proud of Lady Helen and her achievements.
Understandably, they were subject to sporadic physical attacks from partisans and Polish villagers. Refugees in the Age of Total War
These were leading cases in an important and developing field, and after a week of submissions the Court of Appeal understandably reserved judgment.
We get one scene where a gas station (the same from then end of the first film?) is surprise attacked by a hundred foot Transformer looking robot; it just kind of creeped up on them, understandably. REVIEW: Terminator Salvation « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more
My gut instinct is that we need to rediscover certain things that politicians are understandably reluctant to talk about. Times, Sunday Times
Many people are understandably frustrated that we have yet to convert this warmonger's biggest crisis into his downfall.
The big mistake the author is making, of course, is that the place he is happy to be destined for in the next life will probably be chock full of the clerical salmagundi he, understandably, wants to avoid in this. Who wants to go to a heaven full of clerical flotsam? « Anglican Samizdat
It was a particularly grisly murder case and one that understandably shook the veteran blues man to his core.
That role was amicably filled by Abbot Joseph of Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Redwood, California until his abbatial duties, understandably, simply didn't allow for it. Reviving the NLM Eastern Catholic Correspondent: Call for Submissions
Having shown good pace all weekend, the speedy young Malaysian was understandably disappointed to come away from Thruxton with just a brace of 11 th place finishes.
Understandably, his disappearing act created a stir and there you feared for the old man.
Winnick was, therefore, understandably astonished when the news emerged only three days later that Wallis had not only met Yates over the last two years, but that the former NoW man's Chamy Media a conjoining of the names of Wallis's children, Charlie and Amy, had received £1,000 a day for his part-time consultancy work for the Met between October 2009 and September 2010. Scotland Yard's finest called to account over 'culture of collusion' with the press
She labored under the arduous burden of trying to achieve clarity at a time when the government places an understandably high premium on secrecy.
A very ordinary rural chap (the Mirror piece certainly debunking the idea that he is a reclusive loner), he has understandably won mass public sympathy for the way he was mistreated.
The American commander, Admiral Nimitz, was understandably reluctant to join the battle.
Understandably, the earliest sociologists had a deep mistrust of urban life. Sociology
Understandably, I have some reservations about getting drunk with my passport and visa with me, so I am disinclined to take them.
I have noticed on previous dives that most of the fish, understandably, stick to the shallows and the warmer water above the thermocline.
Understandably, public perceptions of this form of marriage have fluctuated with the times. Anita Amirrezvani - An interview with author
Royal Mint Piedfort coins have understandably become some of the most eagerly awaited issues of any year, since the first was released in 1982.
So she is understandably dismissive of the dismal gorse and whin on view outside the living room window of her Council house.
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States. The New York Review of Books
Understandably, they expanded the conversation to address changes in America and in American art, including the rise of what Bearden referred to as a concentration on themes of "absurdity" and "antiart. Voices Stifled by Solidarity
Understandably, being identical is vital to the show's scenario, but subtle differences, perhaps in the vests or cummerbunds, would help make a show of such frantic pace less confusing.
With each alternative more of a tongue-twister than the next, understandably Holi is the word popularly preferred.
There is, understandably, a great deal of stress and tension and pressure.
In these past two weeks Norway has been the focus of understandably intense scrutiny, and as is typical, the tragic events have been coopted as a means to talk about issues ranging from immigration reform and religious tolerance to gun control and the rise of the European far right. Jake Townsend: Branding Peace: Norway's Identity Put to the Test
Key lime pie, which incidentally ought to be yellow and not green, is understandably big on Florida dessert menus.
She is the only witness and understandably has no physical evidence of it. Times, Sunday Times
Some parts of the UK are running out of space for landfill sites and, where they do exist, they are understandably disliked by the local population.
And it is this influence which is understandably resented by many, who see it as insidiously undermining our own culture.
Understandably there is some embellishment in how both sides present themselves, but imagine Peter's shock when a loud, sassy ex-con turns up on his doorstep one day instead of the leggy blonde he was expecting.
More understandably, accusations flew about rail chiefs putting profit before passenger safety.
Understandably though, visitors, many of them wealthy statesiders with sophisticated palates, want a change and to eat out.
He made a concerted effort to smile his way out of his understandably glum expression while I tried to say what I wanted to say in the right kind of way.
Facing a disaster of such magnitude, understandably the government was unprepared and initially lost touch.
Other Americans are understandably concerned about health issues, such as the growing biohazards created by mass food production, pollutants and bacteria introduced into meat products by substandard processing practices, and toxicity from heavy metals in many fish. American Yoga Association Beginner’s Manual Fully Revised and Updated
The atmosphere had become frosty in the last couple of weeks and enthusiasm to teach was understandably non-existent. Times, Sunday Times
In the unlikely event of trouble they would understandably not want to carry the can alone.
This is especially true in economic matters, where reporters are understandably prone to self-censor criticism of their conglomerate owners.
The duke is understandably proud of Lady Helen and her achievements.
Though her drawings are understandably somewhat amateur, one can see that the pastoral ideal found on porcelain animates her Chinese scenes; she drew landscapes that were filled with flowers, butterflies, streams, fishermen, and Chinese architecture. The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876
Its central story – a boy who must enter a magical realm and defeat malevolent forces on his storyteller father's behalf – is repeated in Luka and the Fire of Life, which has been written for Rushdie's younger son, Milan, who rather understandably wanted his own book. Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie - review
Harriet Tremayne, waiting to greet her daughter and new son-in-law on Penzance station was, understandably, nervous.
Understandably at weekends the café is busy, but midweek demand did not appear to be excessive.
As an internet slang user and English Language student, any text- or netspeak we've been given to study has been--perhaps understandably--hopelessly out of date. On txtng
Low-level living has found it difficult to shake off its belowstairs image - and understandably so. Times, Sunday Times
Editor's Note -- I will not allow my innate anti-Tennessee demeanor to improperly effect my thoughts on the upcoming "Titanic struggle" (apologies to Marty B.) between the good guys, and the understandably "unliked" Tennessee Volunteers. A Sea Of Blue
Or, to get even more technical, and hairier, hypertrichosis, the term for all-over hairiness, which understandably distresses the average lady. Times, Sunday Times
She looked understandably anxious, her pale face whiter than her greying hair which flopped towards her eyes.
Understandably, we attempt to teach our children to value history over the easy seductions of space.
Most of the focus, understandably enough, was on the panel's "admonishment" -- its feeblest form of discipline -- of Charlie Rangel, the beleaguered and likely soon-to-be-former chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Ministers have understandably lost patience with the cumbersome and costly justice system. Times, Sunday Times
The medical establishment remains understandably unimpressed. Times, Sunday Times
Understandably, he was unpopular at school. Times, Sunday Times
Usage Many Aborigines understandably dislike the use of 'Aborigine' or 'Aboriginal' since these terms have been foisted on them and can carry pejorative overtones: they prefer to use the word for 'person' from a local language. Languagehat.com: ABORIGINES.
The biggest problem with the euro turmoil is the uncertainty, and understandably people want to prepare for the worst. The Sun
Understandably, the next lot to qualify felt very jittery so they looked elsewhere before we advertised our jobs. Times, Sunday Times
The government is understandably reluctant to do anything which might spoil the harmonious relations between the country's ethnic groups.
The latter are understandably concerned with pragmatic medical results instead of with nuances of metapsychology, and the wearing clinical routine does not make for long perspectives. Literature on the Couch
Understandably her mind was preoccupied with things other than sausage rolls, quiches and crisps.
Understandably, today's active lighting is far more sophisticated than the old mechanical units.
Quite understandably, his government was never popular among the Communist managerial cadre that lost a sizable part of its influence as well as possibilities for career growth.
But after spending six years on a pet project, only to see it roundly booed, he is understandably guarded. Times, Sunday Times
Being the band who arguably stole Summer Wave from under the noses of chart bothering pop-punk nerks Son Of The Dork, expectations were understandably high tonight and the band started off their set by saying they had only practiced twice for this show and so might be a little rusty.
The weight of expectation understandably rests heavily on his shoulders.
Female critics -- the genre's most frequent, and thus its loudest -- are understandably afraid of having their entire sex tarred with the same "frothy" brush as their chick-lit writing counterparts. Rachel Sklar: This Blog Post Is Not Chick Lit, Except That I'm Wearing Heels
Johnny sees his pyrotechnic gifts as a heaven-sent babe magnet and acts accordingly; Ben understandably hates his new look, especially because it costs him a fiancée.
R. didn't fall asleep until after 6 a.m. and so is understandably draggy.
It merely earned him some much-needed Brownie points and assuaged the general grief and shock of a nation, understandably numbed by the slaughter of innocent children.
They encounter a little ugly man who is understandably furious at the invasion of his property by these two strangers and vociferates horrific but comically impotent threats.
Understandably Bridget is less than enamoured of the idea, so David has a spare ticket that's now coming my way.
Children are sometimes understandably reluctant to wear glasses that are ugly or uncomfortable.
Donors are understandably cool to the idea of giving money to the government in light of its kleptomaniacal tendencies, but there are ways to avoid the central bank. Peter Navario: Zimbabwe's Second Wave?
The pitch and the outfield were sluggish and scoring was understandably hard work. Times, Sunday Times
Huxley and Fisher were great naturalists and understandably allergic to preciosity. A Year on the Wing
Understandably, the most talented want to follow Grierson's tradition of one-off, authored films, rather than the kind of docusoaps and reality TV currently in vogue.
Residents in the area, who have had to put up with obstructive on-street parking and a sharp rise in traffic volumes, are understandably reluctant to see a bigger capacity park developed on the site of the current car park.
He also has yet to uncork a strong throw from center, and he's understandably reluctant to dive for balls.
Moorby, understandably given his team's position, wanted the top team to win straight promotion.
It's not the brand of forty winks single insomniac procrastinators are meant to experience so understandably it's got me worried.
His urbanity and sophistication are understandably far removed from the rangy youth rampaging around Edinburgh punk rock clubs with a Jean Paul Sartre novel tucked into the back pocket of his ripped trousers.
He had been out for three games and, understandably, looked short of pace and pech.
Studios are understandably nettled by deals like these because they enable stars in some cases to earn more than the studio.
The novel's early readers were understandably annoyed at having their narrative expectations constantly thwarted.
For his part, the chief script writer is understandably opposed to these criticisms.
AFTER 100 days cycling across the world's toughest terrain, Chris Evans and David Genders are, understandably, saddle-sore.
He was understandably perturbed, and scratched the gold surface off with a knife to show me how easy it was to tell it was fake.
Interviewees include Pete Seeger and, understandably lamenting the "hollowness" of the American dream, Robert Meeropol, son of the Rosenbergs. The weekend's TV highlights
The factory would have produced toxic paraxylene, and residents who learned of the plans were understandably alarmed.
NBC, understandably, stayed glued Sunday to Woods, whose gimpy knee made him even more irresistibly media-genic than usual, while noting Mediate's progress. Woods brings out top ratings for U.S. Open
While much of the population understandably gets squeamish at the idea of businesses making money out of the elderly and the disadvantaged, there is a market that has to be served.
Questions arise from the popular accounts based on McClintock's recollections gleaned from interviews, understandably compressed and beclouded after 50 years.
Ministers have understandably lost patience with the cumbersome and costly justice system. Times, Sunday Times
But the cascade of recent revelations has left human rights groups understandably alarmed.
Children are sometimes understandably reluctant to wear glasses that are ugly or uncomfortable.
Understandably however, this narrative may have implied behaviour unbefitting a queen.
He said the current round of negotiations had been understandably challenging, given the general economic background.
Others look, quite understandably, at democratic or social dysfunction and wish that we had machines that could help us fix it.
Perhaps understandably David – who did more than most to popularise the form – does not seem inclined to push the boat out any further this series. Curb your Enthusiasm – season eight, episode one
The Pakistan team was understandably miffed but played on. Times, Sunday Times
Understandably, therefore, Coulthard has been irritated by the speculation surrounding his future, but in his defence, he has neither resorted to lashing out at his critics or wasting energy in sulky routines.
(In the latter case, the political calculation was made to simply ignore the flip flop and state forthrightly that the Senate had voted for withholding, letting the understandably upset folks complain without engaging their argument: least said, soonest mended.) Matthew Yglesias » Strange Tales of Congressional Procedure
These kindly gentlemen sometimes have other children waiting to be graded and, understandably, wish to see auspicious outcomes.
Understandably, the locals weren't too chuffed - they started a campaign and got a bit of a petition going to stop the legendary hell raisers from living in their midst.
Allison is understandably creeped out on "Medium" (CBS at 8) when she gets a skin graft on her hand, and the hand starts moving as if it has a mind of its own. TV HIGHLIGHTS
The supermarkets understandably turn into madhouses the day before a hurricane's arrival, but I wonder about the grocery lists of some of the customers.
Children are sometimes understandably reluctant to wear glasses that are ugly or uncomfortable.
It was a graduation ceremony, in which students understandably expect a speaker to fill them with pride and hope.
She is the only witness and understandably has no physical evidence of it. Times, Sunday Times
The occasional incidents of newborn babies being stolen from public hospitals understandably causes a furore.
Understandably, the smiths began to flag towards the end of the afternoon, for it was a hot day to be working orange hot iron.
She was understandably reluctant to brave German fire to recover German wounded: "I don't mind running risks for our men or the French but I'm blithered if I'm going to have holes put in me by a bally Teuton while I pick up their men. Five Best War Memoirs
But he's understandably not interested in committing career suicide.
Children are sometimes understandably reluctant to wear glasses that are ugly or uncomfortable.
Some people are receptive, but others are understandably stand-offish.
Manager Coyle, understandably, refuses to discuss the possibility of a double triumph.
Log analysis is understandably imperative for SOX compliance, particularly because financial data resides on financial servers.
With five guns suddenly trained on him, he was understandably nervous.
He faded, understandably, in the second half but by then he had wrenched the game beyond Celtic's reclaim.
It is hard to describe the arrogant majesty and ineffable magic of New York to Britons, who treat it, understandably, as just another city.
The Pakistan team was understandably miffed but played on. Times, Sunday Times
Understandably, they were subject to sporadic physical attacks from partisans and Polish villagers. Refugees in the Age of Total War
He himself grew up without his biological parents, being raised by a foster family, and is understandably sceptical about the elevation of biology over nurture.
Dr. Summerly: In stressful situations the brain - understandably - finds ways to cope with the trauma being inflicted on the body.
He's not evil, just understandably screwed up by the failure of his marriage and the continuing decline in relations with his mother.
In Southernwood's Nahoon View Road, which houses two shebeens, the mood was understandably subdued as so much had hinged on the decision.
The set was rather dingy, and some of the dialogue understandably slurred. Times, Sunday Times
Damselfly mating generally involves a fair amount of female harassment that females understandably try to avoid.
But after spending six years on a pet project, only to see it roundly booed, he is understandably guarded. Times, Sunday Times
Of course, after all the reports of financial hocus-pocus, investors are understandably wary of earnings figures being put out by corporations.
The Cowboys winger is understandably very slow to get up after he had the stuffing knocked out of him by the hard hitting ranga!
Totally understandably, they wield their own youth and beauty as weapons of mass seduction on the way up, when it suits them. The Sun
The liturgically centered Episcopalians who see the trend coming are understandably interested in providing rites of commitment supported by the church.
I am neither female, nor African ... but still I think maybe the people who agitate (understandably) against this practice would get further if instead of calling it "circumcision" (which is most definitely is not), they called it "clitoridectomy" (or at least it's country cousin, "clitorectomy"). Mrs Goundo's Daughter
When troubles start, they understandably retrench their consumption and begin to build savings in anticipation of dimmer times to come.
Most of the focus, understandably enough, was on the panel's "admonishment" - its feeblest form of discipline - of Charlie Rangel, the beleaguered and soon-to-be-former chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. LJWorld.com stories: News
Proposals for densification or adopting urban housing models are understandably slow to take root and have yet to make any discernible impact on the relentless march of subtopia.
This arrangement was not received with cries of joy from my very conventionally minded parents, understandably perhaps, as I was their only daughter.
Dan and I were understandably upset about our fathers passing, as our mother had passed many years before.
Cue: raucous celebrations from the understandably delighted home crowd, followed by more incendiary rabble-rousing from Bingham.
The restaurant in Miami was miffed, understandably. Times, Sunday Times
Voters, who understandably believe that they and not union bosses, control state government elected representatives who promised to reorder the relationship between government and public employee unions. Yes, there is a reason to rein in public employee unions
Having shown their own disregard for Parliamentary convention they then affect outrage when the original sponsor got understandably irate and - oh horrors!
'arouse' the millions of Nintendo's core gamers that also own Wiis and felt understandably uninspired by the announcement of the Vitality Sensor. Billingsgazette.com
Understandably, the earliest sociologists had a deep mistrust of urban life. Sociology
They were understandably disappointed with the result.
Having an understandably violent reaction to the word crone she looked it up in the dictionary. ABC News: ABCNews
Surgery, an obvious form of consensual assault, is also, understandably, permitted.
These consequences have to be faced because the governments of the West were understandably fearful about the cost of a military intervention.
Regrettably, the public was less interested in the complexities of ethics regulation than, understandably, in attempting to repair the damage done by fraud.
So there has understandably been some slippage, but so far the American people generally, unlike the press, aren't panicking.
Such zero-damage expectations themselves risk creating a feeling of defeatism when the expectations understandably fail to come true.
Teachers have, quite understandably, responded by coaching students into exams they are likely to pass and by discouraging less able students from sitting exams at all.
This film is understandably Waters' favorite, and he relishes telling tales of his Baltimore childhood and remembering the contributions of friends who participated in the film.
Surgery, an obvious form of consensual assault, is also, understandably, permitted.
A Hindu is understandably irate when his religion is misrepresented and misinterpreted.
Understandably, the earliest sociologists had a deep mistrust of urban life. Sociology
Understandably, pension officials abhor the notion of being linked to terrorism, even obliquely.
Understandably, Rover empathizes with her point of view.
He is understandably gynephobic, with an aversion for young women powered by an antipathic neurological response.
Brown is understandably defensive, disliking the brutal suggestion that the life and pensions sector had been guilty of incompetence.
The occasional crowd shots are understandably underlit and quite grainy.
Most organizations are, quite understandably, suspicious of new ideas.
After such a rapid ascent, investors are understandably worrying about what comes next. Times, Sunday Times
Tech execs are understandably gun-shy about expressing optimism.
And it was, understandably, an uneven production, coddled in Sky Sports-style doom-laden graphics, given weight by the restrained but nicely persistent questioning of Gabriel Clarke in the stadium, and siphoned rather jarringly through the expert but gurglingly partisan commentary of Clive Tyldesley "Ji-sung Park SWEEPS in the equaliser! Adrian Chiles's chumminess strikes right tone as ITV treads carefully | Barney Ronay
Afraid of the answer, the autocracies are understandably pushing back and with some effect. Times, Sunday Times
The atmosphere had become frosty in the last couple of weeks and enthusiasm to teach was understandably non-existent. Times, Sunday Times
My gut instinct is that we need to rediscover certain things that politicians are understandably reluctant to talk about. Times, Sunday Times
What he is understandably less forthcoming about is his chequered personal and business insolvency record. Times, Sunday Times
It was the Anglo Normans who introduced counties and baronies and understandably the names applied to these new area divisions were for the most part indicative of their non Irish origins.
She was understandably reluctant to brave German fire to recover German wounded: "I don't mind running risks for our men or the French but I'm blithered if I'm going to have holes put in me by a bally Teuton while I pick up their men. Five Best War Memoirs
Most of the focus, understandably enough, was on the panel's "admonishment" -- its feeblest form of discipline -- of Charlie Rangel, the beleaguered and soon-to-be-former chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. IndyStar.com Top Stories
That bright idea, understandably, provoked howls of protest and is so obviously wrong that Rep.
The virginal Mina (Cindy Marie Small) is no shrinking violent and is understandably exasperated by the Victorian prudishness of fiancé Jonathan Harker.
The general interpretation of that research, though understandably hyperbolized by the media, is that evidence may have been produced to show that some persons have the ability to communicate with the spirits of deceased persons.
But surveys show that the environmental benefits of riverscapes are high up on people's list of priorities, with flood defences, understandably, of particular concern.
Jason Abrams, replacing Mr. Daniels as Roberto, has a high, bright countertenor voice; though understandably tentative, he acquitted himself well. The Tests of Patience
The set was rather dingy, and some of the dialogue understandably slurred. Times, Sunday Times
Understandably, presidents have looked for alternatives; including Ronald Reagan through the then fantastic means of Star Wars.
Beer enthusiasts are understandably excited, but the arrival of local breweries is about more than just beer. Microbreweries are about more than beer
Rumours are flying around the place at a rate of knots, everyone is understandably worried.
Understandably Bridget is less than enamoured of the idea, so David has a spare ticket that's now coming my way.
Otto the Soft (Preston Sadleir), whose name is spelled "otto," is a quiet, likable fellow who is understandably taken aback when OTTO announces without warning that otto "doesn't exist anymore. When Two Heads Are Lesser Than One
Since Naipaul won the 2001 Nobel Prize for Literature, there has understandably been much excavation of his backlist - omnibus collections, reissues, stories and essays shuffled around in new editions.
She's currently shooting the first nude scenes of her career, is understandably nervous about them, and so welcomes the chance to chat about her new movie instead.
This, understandably, didn't matter to those decked out in blue and red.

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