by reason

Example Sentences

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She was reportedly found not responsible by reason of insanity.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They have “the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

If Reiner is found not guilty by reason of insanity then he would likely be committed to a mental health facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

The stoics tell us the universe is operated by reason and logic, and it takes emotional control to understand this fact.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

But he was often talked at, while they were in progress, by reason of Mrs. Joe’s perceiving that he was not favourable to my being taken from the forge.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens