reason
Example Sentences
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The gravitational pull of an undiscovered planet, several times larger than Earth, was seen as a possible reason for the discrepancy.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
She’s the reason why any of this is happening.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
He said that Bond "was written how he was written for a reason", but added he was "complimented" by being linked to the role.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Please allow extra time to get to the game and avoid the area around MSG if you don’t have a reason to be there.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“I’m filling in a shift, but no reason to go into a hot kitchen before I have to. Thanks.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing reason
Argumentative Writing
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Think Tank: Thought-Provoking Vocabulary
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Argumentative Writing, List 2
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