why

Example Sentences

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"Our main question is: why wasn't a search initiated right after he got trapped? We want to know why there was such negligence."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While employees were occasionally put off by his style, many have said they understood why it was necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“You know what I really love? I love the inflation. You know why? Because as soon as this war is over...,”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And that helps to explain why Americans are so resistant to paying more for goods and services and helping, in an unintended way, to keep a cap on inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That’s why we mostly stay on the south side.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold