reason

Example Sentences

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There’s a reason why state and local governments have increasingly brought these suits.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Jack Gray, Scott’s 25-year-old nephew, had a much more tangible reason for his gnome hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"However, that's hardly a good reason for soft-bricking millions of still functioning devices."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

One reason we like off-price retailers and TJX so much is that they can pivot into what is working and out of what isn’t.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Betsie had always known that, because of her health, she could not have children, and for that reason had decided long ago never to marry.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom