Example sentences of "[adj] [prep] the [det] reason " in BNC.
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| 1 | He wears white for the same reason that he never drinks raksi , and that he 's eaten no food since morning . |
| 2 | Few there are who would speak in favour of cruelty to animals , as thus understood , and I take it that , whatever else our differences might be , at least we all agree that cruelty to other animals is morally vile , and morally vile for the same reasons as cruelty to human children , for example . |
| 3 | Wholegrain cereals are also good for the same reasons , and protein foods ( meat , fish , eggs and cheese ) taken in moderation help to balance the diet and give all the necessary nutrients . |
| 4 | The RCM held aloof for the same reason that it kept out of Poland — the resources did not stretch to additional responsibilities , or so it was argued . |
| 5 | The eyes are red for the same reason . |
| 6 | Since both need/dare and the infinitive evoke potentialities , no before/after relation is felt to pertain between them and so to is not necessary for the same reason as it is not used with the modal auxiliaries . |
| 7 | She suspected that Alain 's mother was anxious for the same reason , and Jenna could not help glancing across at her sympathetically . |