Examples of rhyme or reason in a Sentence
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There wasn’t really a rhyme or reason.
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Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
There is no rhyme or reason to any of my actions.
—Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
The cadence of shows in the world of Ralph Lauren doesn’t have much rhyme or reason.
—Zachary Weiss, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
This not only cuts down on clutter but also keeps products organized by purpose rather than scattered across the counter with no rhyme or reason.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
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Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
There is no rhyme or reason to any of my actions.
—Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
The cadence of shows in the world of Ralph Lauren doesn’t have much rhyme or reason.
—Zachary Weiss, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
This not only cuts down on clutter but also keeps products organized by purpose rather than scattered across the counter with no rhyme or reason.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rhyme or reason
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“Rhyme or reason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhyme%20or%20reason. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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