Example Sentences

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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