Since they had abandoned the concept of 'justice', there could be no rational standards of punishment.

By any rational standard he was an outstanding leader of that university.

In short, this method does not, by any rational standard, attempt to adequately trace overhead costs.

When rational standards have been applied to something that is beyond reason in the end?

By any rational standards, the operation of Shoreham would not constitute a threat to the public health and safety.

Hunter also said in an interview, "I don't think it's justified by any rational standard."

By any rational standard, the 55-year-old Mississippian is very conservative.

In fact, had General Evren not acted, he would, by any rational standard, have been guilty of irresponsibility.

By all rational standards, "Vertigo" is one of Hitchcock's creakiest works.

By no rational standard could it be called intelligent.