Examples of for one reason or another in a Sentence
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People who want to keep secrets for one reason or another often detest leaks to the media.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Just about every premiere backend reliever is off the board, but San Francisco could continue looking for enticing relievers like Foley and Hentges who, for one reason or another, won’t command much money.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
But, for one reason or another, the site has never been excavated or even accessed by archaeologists since (and is unlikely to be for some time).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
While Matthew had famously dated fellow celebrities — such as Sandra Bullock, Ashley Judd and Penelope Cruz — each relationship ended for one reason or another.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Just about every premiere backend reliever is off the board, but San Francisco could continue looking for enticing relievers like Foley and Hentges who, for one reason or another, won’t command much money.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
But, for one reason or another, the site has never been excavated or even accessed by archaeologists since (and is unlikely to be for some time).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
While Matthew had famously dated fellow celebrities — such as Sandra Bullock, Ashley Judd and Penelope Cruz — each relationship ended for one reason or another.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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“For one reason or another.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20one%20reason%20or%20another. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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