How to Use reasoning in a Sentence

reasoning

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  • Humans possess the power of reasoning.
  • Could you explain your reasoning?
  • They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
  • In terms of the people who did not vote for it, what was your sense of their reasoning?
    — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Just before Nyah was born, the singer shared the reasoning behind her name on The View.
    — Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
  • Her reasoning was linked to the odd reminders of Kerdiles that were all around her that week.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • As the reasoning writhes around, one fact becomes clear.
    — Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
  • There's there's a reasoning behind it for the front office.
    — Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The justices did not provide a reasoning for the hold, but it is thought that it was ordered to give them more time to prepare the facts of the case.
    — Justin Klawans, The Week, 22 Apr. 2023
  • But its reasoning has to do with new for-sale listings and mortgage rates.
    — Byalena Botros, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
  • The chatbot could label it a hate crime or not and explain the reasoning behind that call.
    — Jackie Snow, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Just as well, as his reasoning is long gone after eight-plus drinks.
    — Meredith Goldstein, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • The two-page order did not explain the reasoning for the decision but noted that the case would be heard this fall.
    — Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The royal’s reasoning was released as part of a hearing about his right to protection while in the U.K.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
  • After the caseworker explained their reasoning for taking custody, the judge ticked off the facts of the case.
    — Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 15 June 2023
  • His reasoning is backed up by a recent study from a group of Fed officials.
    — Emily Graffeo, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Brown then explained the reasoning behind his bright cleats.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
  • By this reasoning, procuring the dress for Kardashian was worth it.
    — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
  • This is not to say that the Supreme Court is now hostile to all forms of innovative legal reasoning.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Thus, according to this reasoning, fish do not feel pain.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2023
  • By that reasoning, he plainly could be left off state ballots.
    — Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
  • His plain hope is that the current Court will be sympathetic to Scalia’s reasoning.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2024
  • What was the difference either in the circumstances or in the legal reasoning?
    — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The researchers also ask the agents to describe the reasoning behind their decisions.
    — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Part of the Fed’s reasoning was to cool the job market and bring down wages, which many economists believe suppresses price growth.
    — Matt Ott, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The judge detailed the reasoning behind the publication of the names, noting that many had already been mentioned in the media.
    — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • This reasoning sounds a lot like the original tip this reporter received.
    — Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Carlson asked with a furrowed brow) and rehashed Trump’s reasoning for skipping the debate, which was running live at the same time the video was released.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The award is chosen by fellow teachers in the district with each teacher giving reasoning for their vote.
    — Matt Leavitt, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Beyond the legal reasoning itself, at the heart of the doctrine is a hostility to using old powers in new ways.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 1 Aug. 2023

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