in reason

Idioms  

1. Also, within reason. Inside the bounds of good sense, justification, or practicality. For example, We need to keep our prices in reason, or He promised to do what he can to help us, within reason. [Late 1500s]

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in reason

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

Endorsements are part of a stream of persuasion based on faith in reason.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024

“I believe in reason, in science,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023

But then it also just means people who believe in the process of government and believe in reason and science and all of that.

From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2020

Now Ralph’s father, poor though he was, was very fond—and perhaps even a little proud—of his son; he would, therefore, not refuse him anything in reason he could afford.

From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Gordon Stables

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