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

She walked, silent, with her sisters from the Cathedral to the hotel; and she was reasoning with herself all the time.

From The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols by Black, William