reason

Example Sentences

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There’s a reason why state and local governments have increasingly brought these suits.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The reason is that, after 16 years under his governance, Hungarians still appear to be just as “European” in outlook as the rest of the bloc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Thankfully, the GP agreed it could be a "plausible reason".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

One reason we like off-price retailers and TJX so much is that they can pivot into what is working and out of what isn’t.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He pouts and whines and I’m afraid he’s going to have an all-out tantrum, and for some reason, because I don’t know what else to do, I applaud.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison