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with reason

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  1. For a ground or cause, justifiably, as in He turned down their offer, but with reason—he didn't want to move his family to a big city. [c. 1600]


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In truth, it is devilishly complicated and all beings blessed with reason should be able to see that there are always strong counter arguments.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

In that scenario, you need an agency led by people who respond to crises with reason and levelheadedness in order to mitigate conspiratorial thinking.

From Slate Dec. 16, 2025

And with reason: Their team, a Stanley Cup finalist a season ago, was fighting for its playoff life against a Kings team it had dispatched with ease each of the last three playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2025

“When we live in community and we live with reason to get up in the morning and purpose, we are living a healthier life,” Schubert said.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2024

My brain wants nothing to do with reason.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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