rational
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“Nothing about these contracts is an investment. Nothing about them is a rational hedge for a financial position. They are pure and simple gambling vehicles running through a U.S. government-regulated exchange,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It doesn't always feel like movements are driven by rational reasons - sometimes it still feels a lot like gambling," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
First, U.S. officials assume that the regime is a rational actor weighing costs and benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“It’s preposterous to think that a child would be able to self-represent,” she said, “and I think any rational adult would agree with that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
If we were to throw a dart at the number line, it would never hit a rational number.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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