in reason
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The rule of law is reduced to a mere instrument of domination if the law isn’t grounded in reason and reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I believe in reason, in science,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
The faith in reason held by Mill and Kant was premised on the printing press; free speech should be re-examined in the context of the internet and social media.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2021
It is rational, I believe, to take one’s own feelings seriously, and it’s important to ground one’s feelings in reason and in careful thought.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2020
You tell us what you want, miss," the man called Tom struck in, leaning across the counter, and tapping the girl's hand; "anything you ask in reason we shall be pleased to oblige you with.
From Christina by Moberly, L. G.
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