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rationalize

[rash-uh-nl-ahyz, rash-nl-ahyz] / ˈræʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈræʃ nlˌaɪz /


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“In all of the history of money bail there has never been an attempt to rationalize the money amounts. The money amounts of the bonds are literally picked out of the air.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Our findings allowed us to rationalize the critical role of engineering the hydrogen-bond network at the catalyst/electrolyte interface in designing high-efficiency, low-cost AEMWEs," Wu said.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

If it’s just in your head, it’s too easy to rationalize exceptions.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

You develop an adult level of awareness to rationalize and empathize with your situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

I rationalize that none of the physical things matter so much.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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