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Synonyms for why
ʰwaɪ, waɪwhy
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why, whereforenoun
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Synonyms:
wherefore
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
whyadjective
Synonyms:
wherefore, for what cause or reason, on what accountwhyadjective
Synonyms:
for what purpose
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WHY
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#1246 | reason | |
#1303 | therefore | |
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#30032 | wherefore | |
#75633 | pourquoi |
How to use why in a sentence?
John Kavulich politicians focus on politics, so why is anyone shocked when any politician -- whether it's President President Joe Biden, President Trump, President Barack Obama, the first President Bush -- sees it that way ? A politician is going to take into account what the constituents want. Cuba is a domestic political issue, when people say that the President Joe Biden admin should be strong and remove South Florida from the Cuba policy decision-making process, South Florida's foolishness. South Florida's not going to happen. The fact that South Florida is picking up a seat in the House of Representatives makes it even more important for both political parties.
It is such a personal, emotional, important issue for people that my colleagues on the far right do not understand why it will continue to resonate.
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They will not start from zero as we have done many studies. They will determine the strategy going forward that's why we are looking for world class consultants.
Just now, were getting more indications about John Bolton, and what he knew,which is one more reason why, if this is a serious trial, were going to have the witnesses and evidence.
Before you judge another remind yourself you don't know their life history to understand why they behave as they do!
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