1.  Whatever the reason, his perception became reality.

2.  Whatever the reason, however, our examination of the evidence gives little support for either thesis.

3.  Whatever the reason, she wept, heartbroken tears that were almost silent but which tore her apart.

4.  Whatever the reason, the expansion has led to an explosion of interest.

5.  Whatever the reason, the plethora of choices has increased the brutally competitive environment for fast-food restaurants in the past year.

6.  Whatever the reason for his presence here, it had nothing to do with her!

7.  Whatever the reasons for the current state of affairs, selling overseas has been, and always will remain, one of the keystones of our national prosperity.

8.  But whatever the reason they have been allowed to remain, the petitioners themselves do not feel grateful.

9.  But whatever the reason, he is eager to keep his show going.

10.  But whatever the reason, the laserlike focus on both candidates is unlike anything political consultants can recall.