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rationally

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


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"We can computationally determine exactly which sequences we need and how long they should be, and then we can rationally design them with synthetic DNA," Yennawar said.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

“Young adults respond rationally to inflation and stagnant wages” doesn’t inspire quite the same existential panic as “Gen Z killed nightlife,” but it’s probably closer to the truth.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

“The second one is, can they rationally assist their attorney?”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

She also asked the judge to appoint a guardian for her stepmother, stating that she was “concerned about Sandy’s ability to act rationally and protect herself from further manipulation.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

A plate of eggs, a couple sausages, and some fried potatoes later, I felt I could begin to think rationally about my situation.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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