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Recent Examples of rationality
When faced with a choice between rationality and humanity, remember: Contracts expire.
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Victoria Vitchenco, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
At least in this instance, Mexican policy was a triumph of economic rationality over ideology.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Such a war would be motivated, in China, by a politics of identity that is largely impervious to economic rationality and other strategic considerations.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
There, the friends are plunged into a hell that defies description in its mix of aseptic rationality and normalized violence.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Vitchenco, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
At least in this instance, Mexican policy was a triumph of economic rationality over ideology.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Such a war would be motivated, in China, by a politics of identity that is largely impervious to economic rationality and other strategic considerations.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
There, the friends are plunged into a hell that defies description in its mix of aseptic rationality and normalized violence.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationality
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Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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These questions are helping businesses turn everyday items into brand moments and, in some cases, into movements created through commonality and a sense of community. 5.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For their own sanity, ballplayers limit their time on the season’s emotional roller-coaster.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 July 2025
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But music’s a huge part of it, and being able to make a record parallel to this [show] gave me sanity in my own world.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Pitchers such as Sandy Alcántara, Edward Cabrera, Mitch Keller, Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly come to mind as the new targets for the Cubs.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Thicker gel mattress toppers do cost more, and keep in mind that a thinner gel mattress topper will affect the overall feel of your sleeping experience.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The administration maintains that the naysayers are wrong, and alas, there is indeed reason to suspect the official narrative of financial experts.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Part of the reason for their refusal, the OP claims, is that this wasn't the first time they had been asked for the same favor — and had a different outcome.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Rationality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationality. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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