reason with
phrasal verb
reasoned with; reasoning with; reasons with
: to talk with (someone) in a sensible way in order to try to change that person's thoughts or behavior
They tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.
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Parents shouldn't attempt to explain or reason with their child either, says Dr. Schwab.
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David Metzger, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
Beneath the sanctioned renaissance sprang up an illicit counterculture that defied the Soviet cult of reason with occult religion.
—James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Colson Montgomery scratched The White Sox shortstop prospect was scratched from Thursday’s starting lineup for precautionary reasons with back spasms.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
There were reports of late that 007 producer Barbara Broccoli was upset for myriad reasons with Amazon in regards to their approach to Bond.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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David Metzger, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025
Beneath the sanctioned renaissance sprang up an illicit counterculture that defied the Soviet cult of reason with occult religion.
—James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Colson Montgomery scratched The White Sox shortstop prospect was scratched from Thursday’s starting lineup for precautionary reasons with back spasms.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
There were reports of late that 007 producer Barbara Broccoli was upset for myriad reasons with Amazon in regards to their approach to Bond.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reason with
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“Reason with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reason%20with. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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