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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Regardless of the reasoning behind this decision, the Jets are clearly fine with experimenting with their new-look defense after their trade deadline moves.
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That reasoning was ultimately validated in court, and the federal government prevailed.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Where did my reasoning break down?
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
In the appeal, Maine officials reject Frink Wolf’s reasoning and seek a reversal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That reasoning was ultimately validated in court, and the federal government prevailed.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Where did my reasoning break down?
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
In the appeal, Maine officials reject Frink Wolf’s reasoning and seek a reversal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasoning. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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