reason
noun
a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc..
was reasoning
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past progressiveof reason.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
As he was reasoning in this way, the waters rocked him gently on his plank, and he fell asleep.
From Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II. by John Morley
