cogent
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One of the most cogent explanations of why that is came from comedian George Carlin, who, were he still with us, would pace the stage and say something quite like this:
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Even so, many of the most memorable moments come in the form of cogent micro-essays, smartly curated ensembles of work bearing a legible, lucid premise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Yet cogent objections to post-’60s permissiveness crop up with some regularity, if you’re looking for them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
He’d be hard pressed to find anyone capable of cogent thought who agrees with him.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2025
“It is plain that nature took but little trouble in fashioning his outer man...As a close observer and cogent reasoner, he has few equals and perhaps no superior in the world,” the reporter wrote.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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