rational

Example Sentences

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Over the next few days, I did what any rational woman falling for a man with a cat she despised would do.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, the economy is an abstract concept for many Americans, often making their judgments about its overall health wrong, as humans are not purely rational in their political decision-making.

From Salon

We may think that we’re entirely rational when making portfolio moves, but the odds are overwhelming that our emotions are running the show.

From MarketWatch

Upon further review, however, it might be the most rational, reasoned move made this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times

"Pancreatic cancer remains one of the toughest cancers to treat. These findings provide a mechanistic explanation for why tumors respond poorly to chemotherapy and offers a rational strategy for combining targeted therapies with existing drugs."

From Science Daily