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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There are certain games, for whatever reason, it’s ramped up. —

Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 In order to keep their spirits high, Van has organized a summer solstice party, which, for some reason, involves half of the team waiting on the other half of the team. —

Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 If for some reason the current market value of a property dipped below its six-year rolling average, property owners would be taxed at the lower rate under Smith’s plan. —

Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025 The trusty team took the right route back at first but then for some reason headed right down the railroad track for Darwin. —

Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for for some/whatever reason

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