as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing demanded to know the whys and wherefores for the decision
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Noun
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In addition to the restricted access to the villages, Adraee warned against moving south of another 21 villages in the area for safety reasons.—
Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the reasons for the decline are still debated.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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So far, police have not revealed the suspect's identity or motives.— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
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Police said the investigation is ongoing and did not provide any information about suspects or potential motives.— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Wherefores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/wherefores. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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