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reason

[ree-zuhn] / ˈri zən /








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“It was a waste of space. Our kids were getting older and didn’t play on the lawn. There was just no reason to keep a big green lawn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But away from that Cymru connection, there is another reason for Wales fans to keep an eye on Portugal and perhaps hope they lift the trophy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

For that reason, ask the plumbing company to return and reassess the repair without charging a second fee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I see no reason to believe that the AI revolution will be different—and every reason to believe that policymakers should make every effort to connect displaced workers with the many new opportunities AI will create.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s not because of your soul, is it? The reason why you don’t want to be in pictures?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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