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why

[hwahy, wahy] / ʰwaɪ, waɪ /
NOUN
reason
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But Thiel said that in interviews companies wanted to know why he didn’t share his full background, as it showed expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Limited information was available about why these participants dropped out or whether they died during that time.

From Science Daily

"Volunteering to become a magistrate can make a real difference to your life and the lives of others - that's why I'm calling on the public to apply and play your part," he added.

From BBC

“This is why I say humanoid robots will be the biggest product ever. Because everyone is gonna want one, or more than one.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Some people learn what it is and why it’s there when they get their licenses.

From The Wall Street Journal