Example Sentences

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While investors have reasoned that the Fed is likely to cut rates partly because of concern about employment, the figures aren’t expected to bring a change of course.

From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025

In his late 70s and reportedly in poor health, he may have reasoned that it was futile to continue to claim his innocence, especially given Guzmán's conviction and life sentence in 2019.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

Other circuit courts, like the 3rd and the 11th circuits, have reasoned differently on the issue, setting up a circuit split that Supreme Court justices usually find compelling.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Under such circumstances, Krantz and others have reasoned that if the burros cannot be removed, the stickleback have to be relocated for their own safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

He may have reasoned that if I was encamped in the store and saw him coming, I might be frightened, and might try to drive him away.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien