rationale

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Which rather diminishes the headline, the lede, and the whole rationale for putting the story on the front page.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

He wrote a memo outlining his rationale for selling the Cliffwater fund and shared it with his colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

“A healthier reorg usually comes with clear communication about company direction, priorities and the rationale behind decisions, along with clarity on expectations, growth paths and how decisions are made,” Berndt says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

There’s a rationale behind the new number: profit growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Finally, Terryl came to the rationale she felt inside so personally, so deeply, the reason that, if nothing else, was her best bet at swaying women to act.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel