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rhyme or reason





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That’s not to say there’s any rhyme or reason to the stock moves most days.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

I really don’t have a rhyme or reason to why.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

“I feel like of the two of us, fate flipped a coin and I ended up being allowed to survive my study abroad. And she didn't. There's no rhyme or reason for that.”

From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2025

Finally, it’s a chaotic time to unload buildings and end leases without any apparent rhyme or reason right as workers return to the office.

From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2025

I asked, unable to find any rhyme or reason to the titles.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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