reasoned

Example Sentences

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Well, even if she had gone there—as some sort of pity case, I reasoned—I knew she hadn’t been top student.

From Literature

But if they cede too much responsibility to AI, that could lead to deficiencies in critical regulations and run afoul of a requirement that federal rules be built on reasoned decision-making.

From Salon

Results have an irritating way of cutting across reasoned opinion - not that Carrick shows any sign of getting swept along.

From BBC

Later, he reasoned that he was waiting until after my birthday — he didn’t want to ruin my celebratory state with the truth.

From Los Angeles Times

The strategists reasoned that the additional tariffs hanging over Europe could break that winning streak.

From Barron's