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rationale

[rash-uh-nal] / ˌræʃ əˈnæl /


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While Thursday’s decision dealt with Haitians and Syrians, its rationale could affect up to 1.3 million noncitizens who are protected by Temporary Protected Status.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Both analysts rate the shares Buy and see a compelling strategic rationale for the deal.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Prologis said it sees a clear strategic rationale for a combination and urged Segro shareholders to encourage the board to engage with Prologis and allow them to consider an offer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

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

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

As a form of protest, they did not have a high success rate and the rationale behind them always struck me as quixotic.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Among the chief rationales for the lower tax rate on capital gains is to counter the effect of inflation.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

None of these rationales bears any relation to a traditional American national security strategy.

From Salon Mar. 14, 2026

The evolving rationales have exposed the contrast between the monthslong planning that went into the initial military assault and what one senior administration official characterized as minimal conversation about who would take over the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 2026

Other rationales for grabbing the island nation have since entered the picture, perhaps after briefings by aides who know that part of their job involves feeding the boss’ appetite, however bizarre.

From Slate Jan. 8, 2026

We have heard the rationales offered by the nuclear superpowers.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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