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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 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

Thus was born Southern California’s image as a place to start anew, especially among those with reason to shed memories of a previous life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025

This willingness to challenge and question the status quo aligns with the Stoic idea of examining and challenging our beliefs and societal norms to ensure they align with reason and virtue.

From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024

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

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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