reason why

Example Sentences

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She’s the reason why any of this is happening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"The reason why people are so frustrated about High Streets is that people are also just annoyed that incomes have stagnated for the last 15 years. I think it all comes together in one package."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Artists like Zinadelphia are the reason why Philly has been called the indie capital of the world.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Even though the federal government mandates coverage of preventive colonoscopies and stool tests at no cost to the patient, money can still be a reason why people put off getting screened.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But no matter how he tried, he could not think of a reason why he should not make the team.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy