logically
Americanadverb
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in a way that accords with the principles of reasoned argument.
Here you will be taught how to logically solve problems and analyze gathered information like a true detective.
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according to reasonable expectation.
Corporations quite logically tend not to prioritize these environmental issues when considering how best to increase profits.
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Even if the athlete knows this logically, however, they’ve still handed over their emotional state to a score that may not reflect reality.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
The rest accumulated slowly and, for the most part, logically: lemon zest for brightness, bacon for savory crunch, avocado for cool richness.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
This must, logically, make it a seller’s market for the stocks in the index: Lots of institutions, mutual funds and individual investors will buy them almost automatically.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The ’40s, which logically used to play on 4, is now up near Sinatra.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
I ignore the lump growing in my throat and think about the situation logically.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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