reasoning
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Oppenheimer analyst Param Singh had similar reasoning back in January when he argued that IBM’s software portfolio was “sticky,” meaning clients repeatedly return to the products even though alternatives exist.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
They hope to announce early results later this year, one of the first large-scale looks at what impact coordinated AI adoption has on skills such as reasoning, retention and confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But wait, you might object, the so-called reasoning models don’t just sit around doing nothing—they think for minutes, sometimes hours, on end!
From Slate • May 25, 2026
Using spells and legal reasoning, they rallied the community to defeat a greedy dragon and use its gold hoard to rebuild the city.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Arturo and I tried reasoning with Fito, but Fito was firm.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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Vocabulary lists containing reasoning
Argumentative Writing
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The AP English Exam: The Language of the Test
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