1. I tried to explain why it was that I went into the bushes, tried to make it sound reasonable. BNC
2. Suggest that you be allowed to search some parts of your local parks from the end of September to the end of April once or twice per month; this should sound reasonable enough to your councillor and, hopefully, your council. BNC
3. Lawrence said hesitantly, with almost exaggerated care to sound reasonable and calm: But why? BNC