rational
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“His decisions at trial,” his lawyers argue, were “based on fear and paranoia rather than rational thinking; he would fixate on small details, while missing the big picture.”
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Let’s be real, rational thought portends the obvious: It’s a wrap.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
So an amoral but rational actor would avoid charging too much, and would avoid shutting down the strait altogether.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
Lewis admitted some of the witness stories were compelling and "would have an effect" on him as he pondered them before his rational self took over.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Studies have shown that racial schemas operate not only as part of conscious, rational deliberations, but also automatically—without conscious awareness or intent.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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