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why

[hwahy, wahy] / ʰwaɪ, waɪ /
NOUN
reason
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You don’t need a big project, and no one else needs to see it, but noting what works — and why — trains both curiosity and taste.

From Salon

That is why sorbitol production has long been linked to diabetes.

From Science Daily

In the picture she is alone and no context was provided with the photo about why she is there or when the image was taken.

From BBC

Other topics we delve into include the anxiety of white-collar workers, why we love those Christmas songs and great places to see in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is unclear whether Reiner used public transportation that day or why he traveled to South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times