well-reasoned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Congress and the executive branch should adopt a stable, well-reasoned trade framework that targets real threats to fair competition, evaluates the impact of tariffs on small firms, and avoids high volatility in import duties.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Over time, the removal of alternative treatments and the establishment of well-reasoned precedent could even reduce the overall burden on preparers and auditors.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
"It will draw together existing guidance and recent case law, as well as best practice from other jurisdictions, to assist tribunals in reaching consistent and well-reasoned decisions," he said.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025
Circuit panel’s detailed, well-reasoned 68-page opinion puts the court on even further ground to stand pat.
From Slate • Dec. 8, 2023
Huxley began with a well-reasoned argument about anatomical structure and how Charles had compiled his theory using such data as had never been used before.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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