Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
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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
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
BAUCUS: Everything’s on the table, because once something’s off the table, then other groups will rationalize it, their provisions also should be off the table.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2013
I am sure he will rationalize himself into a fable that hangs together.
From Time Magazine Archive
