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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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You're the reason (why) I'm standing up here today
One is on a podium being honored for something. He's thanking someone for being the reason that he has achieved what he has.
You're the reason (why) I'm standing up here today.
- Does adding "why" change the meaning of the sentence?
- Would you add "why" or not?
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anonymous You're the reason (why) I'm standing up here today. - Does adding "why" change the meaning of the sentence? No.
- anonymous You're the reason (why) I'm standing up here today.
- - Does adding "why" change the meaning of the sentence?
- No.
- - Would you add "why" or not?
- Not.
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anonymousYou're the reason (why) I'm standing up here today.
- Does adding "why" change the meaning of the sentence? No.
- Would you add "why" or not? Not.
The "why" is superfluous and, more to the point, less formal than the occasion requires.
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