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reason

[ree-zuhn] / ˈri zən /








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If you need another reason to treat co-workers well, then here it is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Stocks can “exist in euphoric conditions” until they have a concrete reason to fall, Chronert said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The ultimate destination and reason behind Keeton’s voyage was an unassuming six square miles of land hugging the Atlantic Ocean.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

For this reason the VAR will not be able to review defensive fouls before the ball is in play because it is not possible to give a penalty.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I picture him cutting wrapping paper to the right size and taping the ends in place, and for some reason that image is more than my heart can handle.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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