rationale

Example Sentences

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For another, their armor protected their hulls against attack — the design rationale being that they would chiefly engage enemy vessels in battleship-to-battleship engagements — but their decks were susceptible to assault from the skies.

From Los Angeles Times

She guiltily fessed up, and the marriage continued—Tom’s rationale was that it was for the sake of Miriam and her older brother, Michael.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their rationale is emotionally compelling: If Americans are overwhelmed by credit card debt, surely making that debt cheaper is the solution.

From Barron's

“The dynamics of the investment have changed significantly since we initially became involved in October,” an Affinity spokesman said, adding the firm continues to see “strong strategic rationale for Paramount’s offer.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“We continue to believe there is a strong strategic rationale for Paramount’s offer.”

From MarketWatch