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reason

[ree-zuhn] / ˈri zən /








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“It was a waste of space. Our kids were getting older and didn’t play on the lawn. There was just no reason to keep a big green lawn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But away from that Cymru connection, there is another reason for Wales fans to keep an eye on Portugal and perhaps hope they lift the trophy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

For that reason, ask the plumbing company to return and reassess the repair without charging a second fee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Regulatory risks are another reason for the decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And that for some reason always made me smile, and so lifted my spirits.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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