rational
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Let’s be real, rational thought portends the obvious: It’s a wrap.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Vladimir Putin’s understanding of world affairs is cold-blooded, but also rational enough on its own terms.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
To understand what the Iranians are likely to do with this newfound power, try to imagine what an amoral but rational actor would do in their shoes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
Buffett bought several airline stocks when the business became more rational, but Covid-19 convinced him the industry wasn’t worth the headache.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Yet even those tiny carpets, all of which can fit in the span of an atom, cover all of the rational numbers.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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