whys

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But for right now, let's consider these other why's, because he did the same thing he did on the airplane again and again throughout the decades that followed.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023

But the havoc that 72 percent statistic created still exists, furthering a mythology of the always-absentee father, and doing none of the work unpacking the why’s and how’s behind the number.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

“But ultimately, we’ve got to look at the tape and try to figure out the why’s behind whether you’re successful or unsuccessful.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2021

Not to mention, why’s the picture so blurry?

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2021

“And why’s it my fault? They’re the ones who always bring up the story of how they got me. ‘

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix