stated reason
Frequency: 7.110.2 per million words
the officially given explanation for something
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Examples (10)
- The official stated reason for his resignation was health issues.
- She gave a clear stated reason for her absence from the meeting.
- What is the stated reason for the company's decision to downsize?
- The government's stated reason for the policy change was economic growth.
- He never revealed the true motive, only a vague stated reason.
- The stated reason for the delay was technical difficulties.
- Despite the stated reason, many suspected other factors were at play.
- Can you provide a stated reason for your request?
- The committee accepted the stated reason without further questioning.
- Her stated reason for leaving early seemed plausible enough.