as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
presents an inconsequent argument for a major reversal in the nation's policy on narcotics
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Reddit Reacts Reddit users supported OP, pointing out the unreasonable nature of the neighbor's behavior.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025 -
The question the Supreme Court will consider Wednesday is whether courts can look at everything that happened during the 2016 traffic stop in determining if the officer can be tried for unreasonable force under the Fourth Amendment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a turbulent period of irrational exuberance followed by skepticism, the creator economy appears poised for its second major growth cycle, with M&A activity forecast to accelerate significantly in 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now comes a cataclysm in the country’s foremost blue state that is traceable, in part, to irrational progressive priorities and may prove a millstone around the neck of one of the foremost talents on the Democratic bench, California governor Gavin Newsom.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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That period, in 2017, was defined by public demonstrations of resistance, a flurry of new liberal groups and a palpable anger over an election outcome many in the party saw as illegitimate.—
Reid J. Epstein,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Teams with low absenteeism judge calling in sick for illegitimate reasons.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Inconsequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequent. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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