rhyme or reason
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That’s not to say there’s any rhyme or reason to the stock moves most days.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
"We suddenly realised people were complaining for no rhyme or reason, as if it was pre-planned that they are not going to pay for their meal," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
“I feel like of the two of us, fate flipped a coin and I ended up being allowed to survive my study abroad. And she didn't. There's no rhyme or reason for that.”
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2025
Finally, it’s a chaotic time to unload buildings and end leases without any apparent rhyme or reason right as workers return to the office.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2025
There was no rhyme or reason to it.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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