rational
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For most American teenagers, the decline is a rational bet on a future that rewards their time elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
According to China's Cyberspace Administration, the campaign's goal was to address negativity and "create a more civilised and rational online environment".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“While we do not see Meta abandoning its pursuit of AGI/ ChatGPT clones, we think this could be the first catalyst to more rational spending,” he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
And the court continues to conduct itself as though Trump is a rational actor who will hear a no as a no.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
“He trifles here,” said he, “as to the temptation. He knows he is wrong, and has nothing rational to urge.—Bad.—He ought not to have formed the engagement.—‘His father’s disposition:’—he is unjust, however, to his father.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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