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- noun Plural form of
reason . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
reason .
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Examples
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We may say, "We must look for somee _other reasons for it than_ those suggested," or "for some _reasons for it other than_ those suggested."
Higher Lessons in English A work on english grammar and composition Brainerd Kellogg
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You cannot be content with knowing the causes of things; and if you knew all the natural science that ever was or ever will be known to men, that would not satisfy you; for it would only tell you the _causes_ of things, while your souls want to know the _reasons_ of things besides; and though I may not be able to tell you the reasons of things, or show you aught but a tiny glimpse here and there of that which I called the other day the glory of Lady Why, yet I believe that somehow, somewhen, somewhere, you will learn something of the reason of things.
Madam How and Lady Why Charles Kingsley 1847
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Not only egoistic reasons but arguably deontological reasons and reasons arising out of special relations to one's nearest and dearest would stand refuted, as would what Nagel later referred to as ˜reasons of autonomy™ (see Nagel
Reasons for Action: Agent-Neutral vs. Agent-Relative Ridge, Michael 2005
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One of the main reasons is that the dancing calls out to people.
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One of the main reasons is that the dancing calls out to people.
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One of the main reasons is what Tim C. (#15) said, I can get to it from work!!
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Everyone understands we have been through the worst 8 years term and one of the main reasons is this war.
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One of the main reasons is disliking someone that is different because they are not a part of a group.
Celebrating Christmas may provoke minority groups. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008
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One of the main reasons is that many companies have chosen to locate in Querétaro in preference to Mexico City, taking advantage of the state's excellent railroad and highway infrastructure.
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CALLER: I think that ultimately this will probably be one of the main reasons is he not elected.
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