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rationalization

[rash-uh-nl-ahy-zay-shuhn, rash-nl-] / ˌræʃ ə nl aɪˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌræʃ nl- /


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The analyst could turn more bullish if petrochemical spreads improve structurally following global capacity rationalization or if the disposal of unit Pengerang Petrochemical Company removes an earnings drag.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Our constructive stance is anchored on four key pillars: a prolonged supply chain normalization, a structural risk premium in oil and chemicals, accelerating capacity rationalization, and still-conservative forward estimates,” added Ahmed.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

“Marketplace is undergoing a rationalization, addition by subtraction, as we reduce our exposure while the risk pool stabilizes,” Zubretsky said, according to a FactSet transcript.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025

Because, as slumping closer Tanner Scott came trotting into a nightmare ninth inning in Baltimore on Saturday night, the club’s color analyst on SportsNet LA immediately tried to offer a rationalization for his entrance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025

Tyler talked for a long time, moving through the events quickly but lingering in a wasteland of rationalization and self-recrimination.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover


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