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Recent Examples of rationalization
Although the Mughals mainly incorporated the existing Indian revenue system, Akbar’s reign also saw the rationalization of revenue administration, notably under the Hindu minister Todar Mal, with systematic land measurement and assessment that balanced imperial income with agrarian stability.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
On the Waterfront is, of course, a legendary film, but today it is considered by many to be a rationalization for Kazan collaborating with HUAC, not just a good crime picture with Marlon Brando.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Two at-odds facts can both be true, and all of us are susceptible to arrogance and self-serving rationalization.
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Carol Quillen,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s a reality or a rationalization will only be known once the hire materializes.
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Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
On the Waterfront is, of course, a legendary film, but today it is considered by many to be a rationalization for Kazan collaborating with HUAC, not just a good crime picture with Marlon Brando.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Two at-odds facts can both be true, and all of us are susceptible to arrogance and self-serving rationalization.
—
Carol Quillen,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s a reality or a rationalization will only be known once the hire materializes.
—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rationalization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rationalization
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The rationale is understandable.
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That, together with preemptive blocking and generalized rationales, suggests that the volunteer community is increasingly prioritizing prevention, efficiency and content quality over efforts to rehabilitate new users.
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Cook, who has remained in the post while the case plays out, called the allegations a pretext to oust her over monetary policy differences.
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Moscow has long portrayed UPA fighters as murderers and Nazi collaborators, and has accused Zelenskyy of being an heir to this legacy, falsely claiming that his government is overrun by Nazis as a pretext for its full-scale invasion.
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And most interestingly, her chyron identifies her as a Freelance Journalist with no further explanation.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace professional accounting or tax advice.
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Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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The longevity industry profits from mystifying the obvious, but Emanuel largely dispenses with pretense.
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In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.
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Everything from the division of the Peaches and the Plums to Shamea’s tagline this season is a secret cry from Shamea to Porsha, begging for attention under the guise of her own emancipation.
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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Creative output alone is no longer sufficient justification for investment.
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What was the breakdown for and against and what justifications did the majority give for its decision?
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle told KTVI that the incident happened after an argument erupted inside the BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads.
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“Rationalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rationalization. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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