for the simple reason that
phrase
: because
I don't want to go for the simple reason that I'm very tired.
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Neither brand paid for sponsorship rights, but both got a bigger moment than most of the brands that did pay, for the simple reason that a logo recognizable enough to need covering is a logo that does not need to be shown at all.
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30 June 2026
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Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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