rationale

Example Sentences

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But it does compel the president to offer a public rationale for the deployment of military force, and it gives Congress the opportunity to scrutinize the president’s claims.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rationale is that a combination of corporate earnings growth, fiscal stimulus, and lower Fed rates will extend the market’s long run of gains.

From Barron's

Although this is her second home, she says she understands the rationale behind the changes, and accepts the doubling of council tax since April last year.

From BBC

They have not explained their legal rationale for moving her against her will.

From BBC

The rationale was that software firms benefited from having fewer heavy assets on their balance sheets.

From Barron's