rationale
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In Taipei, security officials have rejected Beijing’s rationale for the inspections, saying that the talks between Tokyo and Manila don’t affect Taiwan’s separate arrangements with each of those nations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Which rather diminishes the headline, the lede, and the whole rationale for putting the story on the front page.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
“A healthier reorg usually comes with clear communication about company direction, priorities and the rationale behind decisions, along with clarity on expectations, growth paths and how decisions are made,” Berndt says.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
There’s a rationale behind the new number: profit growth.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
These developments eroded the rationale for the costly MTA.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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