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Recent Examples of irrational But could the show possibly work in today’s culture, which has shifted so dramatically that today Hank would probably be dismissed in conservative circles as a RINO, and his irrational conspiracy-nut friend Dale sounds like a mainstream Republican? Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025 On Condé Nast's razor thin margins All of the spending to outsiders seemed irrational and made no sense. Terry Gross, NPR, 17 July 2025 While parting ways with Rizzo and Martinez might seem irrational given its timing, decisions needed to be made regarding contract options for the 2026 season by the middle of July. Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Travelers have a lot to fear this summer These fears are not irrational. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for irrational
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Adjective
  • As always, some people will argue that demanding more is unreasonable, that Palace are already punching above their weight.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
  • There are ways to encourage tenants to be good neighbors without being unreasonable or punitive.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The deliberate flouting of the ban was part of a coordinated strategy to challenge what supporters view as an illegitimate restriction on free speech.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskyy is illegitimate and has called for new elections in Ukraine.
    Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025

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“Irrational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrational. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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