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rational

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


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At the same time, he has insisted that he is “strongly pro-vaccine” and previously advised Rational Vaccines, a controversial organization dedicated to combating the herpes virus.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

“The Rise and Fall of Rational Control,” based on Mr. Mansfield’s signature course, History of Modern Political Philosophy, known as Government 1061, revises his lectures into chapter-length essays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Joe Tigay, portfolio manager of the Rational Equity Armor Fund, sees gold in an even more troubling light.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

Rational minds aren’t looking at the Mariners’ three consecutive losses as a surefire sign that they’ll regress after last year’s drought-breaking season.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2023

Rational knowledge is the perception of the connection and agreement or disagreement and repugnancy of any of our ideas....

From The Radicalism of Shelley and Its Sources by MacDonald, Daniel J.




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