rationale

Example Sentences

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So far, the rationale for the cuts appears to be driven less by AI’s abilities to replace workers outright than by the soaring costs of building the technology, executives say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The family’s civil attorney, Peter Carr, questioned the rationale behind Hochman’s move to dismiss, arguing prosecutors had been “shifting justification for a pre-determined conclusion” across multiple filings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Elaine Smith, head of employment and skills at the Centre for Ageing Better, said that the rationale for repeatedly raising the state pension age was based on people living for longer.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The idea for the move grew on Bobby slowly, instinctually at first, without any conscious rationale.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady