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149 entries under reason topic. ×

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goods(noun, drive, cause, push, energy)
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groundwork(cause, source, basis, justification)
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infrastructure(cause, source, basis, justification)
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interest(noun, end, drive, pleasure, desire)
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originator(noun, element, matter, source)
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persuasion(noun, drive, desire, interest)
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pretext(noun, cause, base, call)
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producer(noun, cause, influence, base)
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proof(noun, cause, base, call)
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punch(noun, end, drive, push, energy)
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rationalization(noun, action, cause, explanation)
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reason why(noun, expression, idiom, spur)
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seat(cause, source, basis, justification)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, action, cause)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, cause)
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stimulant(noun, charge, cause, drug, passion)
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story(noun, action, account, explanation)
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substratum(cause, source, basis, justification)
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temptation(noun, call, request, offer)
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underpinning(cause, source, basis, justification)
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