Examples of reasoning in a Sentence
Could you explain your reasoning?
They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
a conclusion based on fallacious reasoning
Humans possess the power of reasoning.
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Sometimes the reasoning space will be the best course of action.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hernández explained his reasoning for choosing to use adult language in front of a national TV audience.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, the American justice system is blind to emotional blackmail and ideologically motivated reasoning.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
Which is not hypocrisy — they’re being handled by different studios — but does give a sense of how much category placement is just post-hoc reasoning.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hernández explained his reasoning for choosing to use adult language in front of a national TV audience.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, the American justice system is blind to emotional blackmail and ideologically motivated reasoning.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
Which is not hypocrisy — they’re being handled by different studios — but does give a sense of how much category placement is just post-hoc reasoning.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reasoning
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“Reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasoning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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