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The reason I have vs The reason that I have

Both "the reason I have" and "the reason that I have" are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably depending on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1239 views

The reason I have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce an explanation or justification for something you possess or do.
  • The reason I have red hair is completely different.
  • The reason I have this picture here, this X-ray, it's just to tell you where and how we were viewing X-rays.
  • The reason I have called this house meeting is...
  • If you believe that the reason I have been working on this issue for 30 years is because of greed, you don't know me.
  • And the reason I have to play by the rules... is this guy.
  • You're the reason I have to become ajudge!
  • The reason I have voted against this report is mirrored in the roll-call votes that have been taken, on the Members' Statute and on maintaining Strasbourg as Parliament's seat.
  • And the reason I have all this extra cashish is because my new roommate decided to pay me five months' rent in advance.
  • The reason I haven't been working is Eloise.
  • The reason I have 48 followers is that I don't exploit them.
  • The reason I have not done a portrait in so long... is because the spouse always complains.
  • The reason I haven't been sleeping is 'cause I've been having dreams, and not normal ones.
  • The reason I have fewer patients is because the hospital doesn't forward new patients to me.
  • The reason I have not said anything to you is because I've been trying to convince them that we are better together than I am as a solo act.
  • That is the reason I have become an expert on the crystalline entity.
  • That's exactly the reason I have to stay.
  • Okay, look- the reason I haven't told you is-
  • Where the animals are obviously over six months of age, then, of course, individual tagging must take place for the reason I have already identified.
  • We reject this amendment for the reason I have just given you, namely, this point refers to the labelling directive.
  • Amendment No 5 refers again to provisions for the freedom of establishment of service operators and it is justified for the reason I have already given.

Alternatives:

  • the reason that I have
  • the reason for which I have

The reason that I have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce an explanation or justification for something you possess or do.
  • If the British delegation abstains on this report, it is for the reason that I have outlined.
  • Mr President, for the reason that I have just mentioned, all I can do is try to answer in a totally personal capacity the supplementary question put by Mrs Sandbæk.
  • You are the reason that I have nothing to offer her!
  • The reason that I have kept Malcolm close for the past several months is because he had critical Intel on our enemy.
  • The reason that I have gathered you here today... ...is to announce that there will be a meeting.
  • I have to say to Mr Purvis that there are many people calling for this system of tagging for the reason that I have identified.
  • However, that is not the reason that I have asked for the floor.
  • Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee does much excuse the appertaining rage to such a greeting.
  • Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage to such a greeting: villain am I none.

Alternatives:

  • the reason I have
  • the reason for which I have

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