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reasons

NOUN

proof

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argument clue confirmation criterion data demonstration information picture reason testament testimony validation verification

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affidavit attestation averment case certification clincher corroboration credentials cue deposition documents establishment exhibit facts goods grabber grounds nitty-gritty record scoop score skinny substantiation trace warrant wherefore why witness

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chapter and verse lowdown paper trail smoking gun straight stuff whyfor

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hypothesis theory

NOUN

rationale

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excuse explanation hypothesis justification motivation motive philosophy principle rationalization reason theory

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account exposition grounds story

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raison d'être song and dance sour grapes the big idea the whole idea whatfor why and wherefore whyfor

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discouragement proof reality

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Those heavyweights have morphed into a headwind for two reasons, he explained.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The company cited national security and its own terms of service as reasons for the invisible restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Although mitochondrial performance is known to decline with age, the reasons behind this gradual deterioration have remained unclear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The vehicle had driven over the sidewalk and crashed for unknown reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“One of the reasons we could move so fast,” said Charlie, “is that we were seeing a lot of compelling analysis that we didn’t have to create from scratch.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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