reason

Example Sentences

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Among the roughly one-fourth of preretirees who said last year that they are delaying retirement, 44% cited inflation as a reason.

From MarketWatch

Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant said the government would comply with the motion "as fast as we possibly can", although he cited the live police investigation as a reason for possible delays.

From BBC

But at least they made an attempt, however fatuous, to persuade the American people and the country’s international allies that there was a reason for doing so.

From Salon

“We see no reason for Nvidia not to report a good quarter, at least maintaining the current trajectory of 50%+ growth,” he said.

From Barron's

There is no reason for anyone to watch one minute of these things unless they have been foolish enough to choose a career — such as in, say, journalism — that requires it.

From MarketWatch