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as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
All the logical arguments in the world, however, are irrelevant if fans believe something is off about the product and change the channel.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The Mariners, Guardians, Pirates and Diamondbacks are all logical fits for Turner to improve their benches.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Bath Pro feels like a logical next step after the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder got its moment in the sun in 2023.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Today’s drones are significantly more advanced than those at the war’s onset, and as the conflict continues, swarm technology is emerging as the next logical step.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The Mariners, Guardians, Pirates and Diamondbacks are all logical fits for Turner to improve their benches.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Bath Pro feels like a logical next step after the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder got its moment in the sun in 2023.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Today’s drones are significantly more advanced than those at the war’s onset, and as the conflict continues, swarm technology is emerging as the next logical step.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Intriguingly, the prefrontal cortex, the seat of high-level rational thinking, had a particularly high concentration of these intrusions.Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
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When asked about his limited practice reps in Oxnard, Calif. and his zero touches in the preseason, head coach Mike McCarthy said that the team was saving the 29-year-old for the beginning of the season – a rational thought process for a player that had his fair share of mileage.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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Louisville has many places to get a book for free or at reasonable prices — libraries, local bookstores and chains including Barnes & Noble and Half Price Books.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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To us, as individuals who frequently whip up 12-clove Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry and don’t bat an eye about adding about 48 cloves to our homemade Chili Crisp, Ina Garten’s viral Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic recipe seems totally reasonable.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
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Those are some of the tools traditionally used by contending teams to shore up holes during long runs of success or to fabricate a coherent roster around multiple max-contract stars.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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That might be automation of post-match data reports, combining data from multiple sources into a coherent database, or developing data models that closely align with the club’s style of play.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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While there are valid concerns about intellectual property, national security, and predatory trade practices from China, upcoming tariff issues require nuanced solutions that don’t punish US industry.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lyft is offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now (January 10) until midnight on January 15.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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The outcome of this legislative effort augurs poorly for sensible solutions to the $3.2 billion budget deficit Pritzker and lawmakers face later this year.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although people generally agree in valuing some body parts more than others, some sensible differences may arise.Daniel Sznycer, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Apres All good ski adventures deserve a good après, and Rossland excels in this category.Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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