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why
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hwahy
,
wahy
]
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ʰwaɪ
,
waɪ
/
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Example Sentences
Nothing is more ordinary than a paper bag, which is why these hats are so extraordinary.
Scientists don't know why some moments seem to last longer than others.
To run for president, you need a compelling argument why voters should choose you.
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Nothing is more ordinary than a paper bag, which is why these hats are so extraordinary.
Scientists don't know why some moments seem to last longer than others.
To run for president, you need a compelling argument why voters should choose you.
No doubt you now understand why these linguistic mysteries have disturbed my sleep for the past couple of years.
There are lots of explanations for why customer service is so bad.
There are good reasons why avocados fetch premium prices.
We pie lovers demand to know why so many family restaurants no longer have cases full of fresh homemade pies.
We asked readers to submit essays about why they travel.
Researchers are unraveling why some people are more sensitive to pain than others.
We spend a third of our lives asleep, but sleep researchers still don't know why.
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