reasoned
Example Sentences
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Writing for the majority, Justice Scalia reasoned that attaching the GPS device constituted such a tort and therefore fell within the scope of the Fourth Amendment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Amazon also could offset pressure on the advertising segment through other areas of the business, he reasoned, noting that any pressure would likely amount to a small fraction of overall revenue.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Sher reasoned that Mountjoy had to make up his mind — stay in the Assembly or move to the Senate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
It characterized the injury as one arising from “offense, disagreement, or distaste” and reasoned that allowing such an interest to establish standing could permit citizens to challenge virtually any government project that offends their sensibilities.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Genuine equality for black people, King reasoned, demanded a radical restructuring of society, one that would address the needs of the black and white poor throughout the country.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
