rational
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Hyundai Motor told AFP that it could not "accept the union's demands" without a solid legal or rational basis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
This can be a more rational choice - fans might relate to the club's story, their culture and values, or simply like their kit.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
First, U.S. officials assume that the regime is a rational actor weighing costs and benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“It’s preposterous to think that a child would be able to self-represent,” she said, “and I think any rational adult would agree with that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The real numbers are a bigger infinity than the rational numbers.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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