as in logical
according to the rules of logic
counsel for the defense presented a well-grounded case for acquittal
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Recent Examples of well-grounded
Their fears were well-grounded, as the Saudi regime isn’t hard to provoke.
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Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019
His optimism may be well-grounded, though Anthony Lanier,while talking to a prospective tenant, still hasn’t replaced the law firm that a year ago emptied his glass high-rise on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019
His optimism may be well-grounded, though Anthony Lanier,while talking to a prospective tenant, still hasn’t replaced the law firm that a year ago emptied his glass high-rise on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-grounded
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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For purely political purposes, these movie lists oppose rational and aesthetic responses.Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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The rational for locating in Belgium are to support Europe university teams as well as incubate talent and resources for progressing physical AI in Europe.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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Is this season going to be defined by Houston being comfortable going above reasonable expectations, or is the parity in the NBA the perfect storm for a blockbuster trade?Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The authors focused on identifying characters with sufficient screen time to learn enough about their childhoods to make a reasonable assessment based on the questionnaire.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 16 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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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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Though the Italian industry is quite upbeat about the country’s 2024 box office results, the numbers remain somewhat alarming considering that prior to the pandemic, the benchmark of a good year was considered 100 million admissions.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 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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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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