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irrational

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


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He was first cast out during the "Hundred Flowers Campaign" in the 1950s, when his criticism of Mao's "irrational" economic policies saw him labelled a "rightist".

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

In other words, he was dealing with a country just as bellicose and irrational as he is, and it had him in a funk.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

The faint, irrational worry that maybe I’m not who I thought I was.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Detective Peter Doomanis of the Los Angeles Police Department said in his declaration, filed with Carpenter's petition, that he believes the man has "developed a disturbing and irrational fixation on petitioner".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

“Well, it’s not an entirely irrational thought,” Moss admitted.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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