was reasoning
- past progressive of reason.
Example Sentences
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I knew there was reasoning to be done.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2018
That was reasoning behind Dipoto’s decision to fire manager Lloyd McClendon on Friday after two seasons.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2015
That was reasoning behind Dipoto's decision to fire manager Lloyd McClendon on Friday after two seasons.
From US News ● Oct. 9, 2015
It would be easy enough, so I was reasoning to myself, to resume my planned route first thing in the morning.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Now, even while Brenda was reasoning in this foolish fashion—yet it could hardly be called reasoning—she did not fully face the question as to whether she had not done wrong rather than Arthur.
From Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah
