Examples of reasoning in a Sentence
Could you explain your reasoning?
They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
a conclusion based on fallacious reasoning
Humans possess the power of reasoning.
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The justices in the majority did not explain their reasoning.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The Supreme Court’s majority did not provide any reasoning for their decision to let the Trump administration move forward with the deportations.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The State Department’s reasoning for not traveling to the country is due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Complex reasoning is another important tool in a chatbot’s toolkit.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The Supreme Court’s majority did not provide any reasoning for their decision to let the Trump administration move forward with the deportations.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The State Department’s reasoning for not traveling to the country is due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Complex reasoning is another important tool in a chatbot’s toolkit.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reasoning
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“Reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasoning. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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