for some/whatever reason
idiom
—used to say it isn't known why someone does something
He is always late, for some/whatever reason.
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The talent is obvious, but for some reason, the puzzle pieces are a bit too big and don’t fit seamlessly.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
At this video segment’s end, for some reason, the woman slowly sinks down to her knees on the spot and becomes motionless.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
She’s never wanted to come back to have a shot at redemption up until, for whatever reason, now.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
That includes assets that may have sound businesses but are unpopular for some reason.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
At this video segment’s end, for some reason, the woman slowly sinks down to her knees on the spot and becomes motionless.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
She’s never wanted to come back to have a shot at redemption up until, for whatever reason, now.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
That includes assets that may have sound businesses but are unpopular for some reason.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for some/whatever reason
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“For some/whatever reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20some%2Fwhatever%20reason. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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