Examples of reasoning in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web While all the justices agreed that the burden of proof shifted in trials on March 27, 2019, the court was divided, 4-3, in legal reasoning. — Laura Hancock, cleveland, 21 July 2022 Most agreed that the next five days, before Draghi’s speech in Parliament to explain his reasoning, would be crucial. — Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 All know the Constitution and all, probably by heart, but use different philosophies in their reasoning. — Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2022 This has resulted in a spate of court opinions that are at best confused, and often dead wrong in the reasoning employed. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 20 June 2022 The justices refused in a May 23 order that did not explain their reasoning. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 6 June 2022 Opinions are how the Court Justices communicate their judgements and explain the reasoning behind their vote. — Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2022 In the preview clip, Gino tries to explain his reasoning to host Shaun Robinson, and the other Before the 90 Days cast members. — Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 7 Apr. 2022 An administrator leaves a note steeped in Wikipedia reasoning. — Noam Cohen, Wired, 7 Sep. 2021 See More

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