with reason

Idioms  

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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with reason

I begin this literary day slightly off-topic, to the west of Las Letras, but with reason.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 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

The emphasis is being put on Erin Cuthbert's return, but with reason.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

We are not ready to concede democracy to them, and we are not afraid to fight, with the law and with reason.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

It is called the “swan grebe” with reason, for it glides with scarcely a ripple across the lake surface, the body riding low, white neck and shining black head held high.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson