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"When the prices are that high, people will rationalize not using a kit. They'll wait until they're sick or need it for school or something," he said.

From Salon Jan. 11, 2022

As a Alabama native, born there in 1957, moved away in 2002, I wonder how the home folks will rationalize this one.

From New York Times Nov. 9, 2017

The most destructive of the above conditions is the systemic brain damage wrought by playing a game, but fans will rationalize that.

From The Guardian May 12, 2015

“In mid-2015, the government will rationalize current funding channels in a bid to make net savings,” says the government plan, issued on 10 October.

From Science Magazine Nov. 21, 2014

I am sure he will rationalize himself into a fable that hangs together.

From Time Magazine Archive