rationale

Example Sentences

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"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

For the Tanglewood strategist, though, most of the planks in the investment rationale remain intact.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Mr. Crowley provides an insightful and reasonably accurate portrayal of Donald Trump’s political rationale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It echoed the rationale for toppling the monarchy in Hawaii and the agreement with Russia that gave us Alaska.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The other rationale is that Toni Morrison’s is an adjective, and pronouns must refer back to nouns.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker