rationale
Example Sentences
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Now that he’s focusing entirely on the rationale of keeping Iran from going nuclear, it’s clear that this isn’t a good reason either—he has in fact admitted as much.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
"I just don't understand the rationale for the project," Chandi said, noting that there was no clarity about how huge investments can be recovered economically.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“In terms of our rationale, it’s in part because the state has identified this as a must-complete project for helping California meet its climate and energy goals,” Cate said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
When Doku joined City, part of the rationale was to utilise him on the right wing - a position he played at Rennes more often than he has in Manchester.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The instructor handed out garbage bags for us to place our uniforms in and offered us the rationale for this ritual of suffering.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing rationale
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