why

Example Sentences

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The program is one of several reasons why Los Angeles County officials reported a double-digit reduction in the homeless mortality rate in 2024, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

We asked our colleague Nadira Goffe to share her Oura Ring data with us to test out why the Trump administration is so obsessed with wearables.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

We asked NEM why they had posted the AI video and whether they had made it, but they did not comment.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

That’s why so many feel-good songs don’t have to be about feeling good.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I’m relieved Nate didn’t ask too many questions about why I wanted to steal my own dog, because that’d be the first question I would’ve asked.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam