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rationale

[rash-uh-nal] / ˌræʃ əˈnæl /


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That rationale relies on a first-order analysis that ignores the structural realities of modern, interconnected supply chains.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But what was shocking was the breadth of the legal rationale used to justify the orders.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The rationale was that if the central midfielders focused on Silva, the attacking midfielders would have space.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

But representatives of Ofland Hotels didn’t cite the litigation as rationale for walking away from the project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

If there was a rationale behind the assignments, Shin never understood it.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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