rationale
Example Sentences
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Instead, they strengthen the rationale for studying whether restoring melatonin signaling could help reduce some of the biological effects of long-term night work.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
The rationale is that we are heading into the summer when these bills are lower and instead the focus is on contingency planning for the winter.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"I just don't understand the rationale for the project," Chandi said, noting that there was no clarity about how huge investments can be recovered economically.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“In terms of our rationale, it’s in part because the state has identified this as a must-complete project for helping California meet its climate and energy goals,” Cate said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The rationale for its construction is the subject of yet another lengthy archaeological dispute.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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