for the simple reason that
idiom
: because
I don't want to go for the simple reason that I'm very tired.
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The truth is that a minutely small number of asset protection plans are ever actually tested in court for the simple reason that the client never suffered an adverse judgment.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
That was for the simple reason that at that point in the franchise’s run, with only a single season under its belt, Survivor had never given away a new car at a challenge.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
While Princess Charlotte was by Prince William's side throughout the thrilling Euro finals, where England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties, her name likely wasn't listed for the simple reason that she is not considered to be a working royal.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 July 2025
Yet this effort failed for the simple reason that the governors knew the game that Comer and his colleagues were playing and refused to give them more surface area to attack.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
That was for the simple reason that at that point in the franchise’s run, with only a single season under its belt, Survivor had never given away a new car at a challenge.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
While Princess Charlotte was by Prince William's side throughout the thrilling Euro finals, where England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties, her name likely wasn't listed for the simple reason that she is not considered to be a working royal.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 29 July 2025
Yet this effort failed for the simple reason that the governors knew the game that Comer and his colleagues were playing and refused to give them more surface area to attack.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
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“For the simple reason that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20simple%20reason%20that. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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