rationale

Example Sentences

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There’s a rationale behind the new number: profit growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Showing that the process of protein production loses fidelity with aging provides a kind of underlying rationale for why all these other processes start to malfunction with age," said Frydman.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Swinney said that "the highest standards" had been applied to the "deep and forensic criminal investigation" into Murrell, adding that the Crown Office does not disclose the rationale for its decisions.

From BBC • May 28, 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

But I understood Hall’s rationale, so I kept a tight lid on my anger.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer