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irrational

[ih-rash-uh-nl, -rash-nl] / ɪˈræʃ ə nl, -ˈræʃ nl /


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He began by defending his father, a "lifelong and passionate" Celtic supporter, and vowed that the board would not be "bullied by aggressive and irrational" criticism.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“There’s a completely irrational craze,” said Julie Sugliani, head of product and communications at Maison Bordier.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

In other words, he was dealing with a country just as bellicose and irrational as he is, and it had him in a funk.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

And considering the valuations and earnings growth we are seeing from the world’s most important companies, there is still little evidence of true irrational exuberance.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

“Well, it’s not an entirely irrational thought,” Moss admitted.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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