The only reason of why vs The only reason why

Both "the only reason of why" and "the only reason why" are not correct. The correct phrase is "the only reason why." The word "of" should not be used in this context.

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The only reason of why

This phrase is not correct in English. The word "of" should not be used in this context.

The correct phrase is "the only reason why."

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At the end of the day, she's the only reason why we all fought, you know, she is the only reason why none of us are friends.
The only reason I can think of why anybody would tattoo a map onto their body is to hide something valuable and not forget where it is, right?
It's not the only reason preventing heart disease.
Were these the only reasons of your trip?
The only reason you're not in prison is I have a mission only you can accomplish.
The only reason we're here is because of Max.
And the only reason I came to was...
That's the only reason why he's going down.
The only reason I carry this chart around is so I can pretend to remember your names.
The only reason I didn't get shot was he took a bullet for me.
Actually, the only reason I came to the city.
It's the only reason that they would steal her necklace.
It was realizing... He was the only reason I survived.
That's the only reason I fought this thing.
The only reason he has Marina is because he's a dumpster diver.
But the journal wasn't the only reason I broke up with her.
Crowley, the only reason you're alive is because my brother thought you would be useful.
That's the only reason Emma would be in Neverland.
You're the only reason I keep going, Beth.
The only reason I am here is to make cash for a surf trip.

The only reason why

This phrase is correct in English and commonly used.

Use this phrase when referring to the sole cause or explanation for something.

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The only reason why they let her in the jewish mafia is is to fill a disability quota.
The only reason why I'm still alive is because they think I'm dead.
The only reason why you survived was because they made you a runner.
The only reason why I came here was to get computers for my students.
The only reason why I picked that place is because Paige mentioned it.
The only reason why you got involved in any of this was because I brought you to the condo that night.
The only reason why we haven't arrested him yet is because of you.
The only reason why I'm asking is 'cause you're my friend.
The only reason why I came here is for those little girls.
The only reason why I'm doing this is to see if I still have what it takes.
The only reason why I stayed away all this time was to protect you.
The only reason why I'm not throwing you into this soda machine is because Martin wouldn't want me to do it.
The only reason why I did not go into detail with regard to the humanitarian situation was because I had already gone three minutes over my time.
The only reason why you're still in the mix is because Vernon feels he owes you something.
The only reason why I did Taxi... was that I could have my own special.
The only reason why I signed with Rayna is so that I could get back into country's good graces, and that is not happening.
The only reason why the two groups were treated as one in the original investigation was due to the ownership link, and this fact has now disappeared.
The only reason why Hidroelectrica declared itself insolvent was to get out of its contractual obligations
The only reason why I haven't fired you is 'cause I can't be in two places at once.
The only reason why I'm here is to put an end to this.

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