rational
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“We saw the creation of more critical and rational societies. In Latin America, that is not happening,” said Lagos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Justice Neil Gorsuch similarly said that he was “struggling” to see how imposing strict scrutiny, rather than applying the less burdensome rational basis standard, would “be the end of the world.”
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
But in the end, even being a good mom isn’t enough, on its own, to persuade most rational viewers that Elizabeth Holmes is completely innocent of everything of which she’s been accused.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
It reminded me of how he had spoken about wanting to believe in the unexplained: “We are all hunting for rational reasons for believing in the absurd.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Mr. Woodhouse’s peculiarities and fidgetiness were sometimes provoking him to a rational remonstrance or sharp retort equally ill-bestowed.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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