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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reason (with)
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The mayor, having failed to convince Albany to raise other taxes that matter emotionally to his base, had to make a meager win seem meaningful.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026 -
Just a few months ago, when more than 60 Labour MPs signed an open letter calling for a social media ban for under-16s, Keir Starmer wasn’t convinced.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
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After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The River District will ultimately bring around 5,000 homes, market rate and affordable apartments, millions of square feet of office space, half a million square feet of retail and 1,000 hotel rooms.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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The 2025 memoir garnered high praise from bestseller-inducing trifecta Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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From $1,100 Consider this a calming antidote to Queenstown’s adrenaline-inducing thrills.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Treating this as a binary choice means optimizing for one group at the expense of the other, which tends to produce policies that satisfy neither.—
Malte Kramer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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McTominay, whose iconic bicycle kick against Denmark was the defining goal of Scotland’s World Cup qualifying campaign, threatened multiple times past the 80th minute but couldn’t convert.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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That has put a focus on Iran’s stockpile of uranium and its program to convert this naturally occurring element into material that can sustain a nuclear reaction — a process called enrichment.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Reason (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reason%20%28with%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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