line of reasoning

noun phrase

: a set of reasons used in order to reach a conclusion

She chose to follow a particular line of reasoning.

I don't follow your line of reasoning.

Examples of line of reasoning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Read: The cruel attack on USAID Today, however, that line of reasoning is failing. —Maany Peyvan, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025

This line of reasoning sees more deliberate intent in China’s behavior than there actually is. —Michael D. Swaine, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2020

Asian-American proponents of this line of reasoning emphasize—as Wai Wah Chin, the founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, wrote in another op-ed for the Post— testing and excellence, not participation trophies or dumbing down. —Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024

Under that line of reasoning, Flores arguably knew or should have known the constitution could be amended and thus the arbitration clause could change, too. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2024

This can leak over into the first four steps and the entire line of reasoning begins to fall apart. Consider two ways to possibly cope with this: Bad approach: Get caught off-guard, keep mentally stepping forward, and your train of thought goes awry. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

Seemingly mindful some might argue that since football and basketball generate the most revenue for college sports, their athletes should get the most in the settlement, the objectors assert that line of reasoning ignores inequities in how college sports has promoted women’s sports. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2024

This legal action appears to follow a line of reasoning laid out in a rebuttal to the FTC report issued by the trade group representing PBMs, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Under this line of reasoning, the photo of Namath embodied the kinds of news stories SI subscribers could expect rather than violating his publicity rights. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2024

Rhymes for line of reasoning

• seasoning