rationale
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What’s Next: Amicucci reasons that the demand for more power only enhances the rationale for Bloom’s fuel cells.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“And if they make an exception without a rationale, that’s not flexibility. That’s a lack of structure or a growth strategy.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
"What the 14th Amendment did was accept that tradition and not attempt to put any limitations on it. That was the clear rationale," Kagan said.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Officials typically do not publicly discuss the rationale for reaching certain decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
But I understood Hall’s rationale, so I kept a tight lid on my anger.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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