reasoned
Example Sentences
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It reasoned that because early voters had already cast ballots before the constitutional amendment was first adopted, the proposal was not approved before the election.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
"We reasoned that rare variants can sometimes be traced back to specific ancestral populations, and could be informative in revealing fine-scale migration patterns within Japan," Terao said.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
With the decline of reasoned judgment has come the rise of opportunistic actors more willing to provoke and inflame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It promotes deliberation and reasoned decision-making resulting in lengthy opinions that explain the justices’ rationale and provide guidance for lower courts in future cases.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
He reasoned that the resulting chaos in TB control would reach catastrophic levels, and finally private foundations would have to step in and deal with the prisons.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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