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whys and wherefores
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The causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event
The reason or grounds for a certain course of action
The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
Plural for an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
Plural for a statement or account that makes something clear
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The causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event
explanations
motives
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the full picture
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The reason or grounds for a certain course of action
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wherefore
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UK
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UK
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The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
reasoning
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thinking
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rationale
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Plural for an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
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