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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But for some reason, they were not secured to any sort of safety lines.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Or for whatever reason, your particular brand of BV or yeast may just need a stronger or longer dose of meds to eradicate.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025
Yet, for some reason those responsible for Maryland’s public schools are endeavoring to mandate a single approach to educating students, which must be replicated in every classroom.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
But, if for some reason plan A unravels, this episode has highlighted just how out-of-step the EFL’s stance is in this area.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Or for whatever reason, your particular brand of BV or yeast may just need a stronger or longer dose of meds to eradicate.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025
Yet, for some reason those responsible for Maryland’s public schools are endeavoring to mandate a single approach to educating students, which must be replicated in every classroom.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
But, if for some reason plan A unravels, this episode has highlighted just how out-of-step the EFL’s stance is in this area.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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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 10 Mar. 2025.
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