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why are we vs why do we

Both "why are we" and "why do we" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Why are we" is used to question the current state or condition of a group or individuals, while "why do we" is used to question the reasons or motivations behind actions or behaviors.

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why are we

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to question the current state or condition of a group or individuals.

This phrase is used to inquire about the reasons for a particular situation or state that a group or individuals find themselves in.

Examples:

Why are we here?
Why are we doing this?
Why are we still waiting?
Why are we the only ones left?
Why are we so tired?

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Well know, why are we all standing about.
Mrs. Safija, you know why are we here.
So why are we torturing Grayson again?
So why are we looking at the conference registry?
Then why are we watching it?
I said why are we here?
- why are we in bed together?
So why are we going backwards?
But why are we coming here so late?
Then why are we going so slow?
Maybe you're wondering why are we here?
So, why are we entering this parallel universe?
Then why are we running away from them?
James Mason, why are we in Baltimore?
Jess, why are we leaving?
And why are we wearing these?
...why are we here today?
Then why are we both so unhappy?
- Then why are we shouting?
Indeed, then why are we prattling on about angels?

Alternatives:

Why is it that we
Why do we find ourselves
Why do we end up

why do we

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to question the reasons or motivations behind actions or behaviors.

This phrase is used to inquire about the reasons or motivations behind the actions or behaviors of a group or individuals.

Examples:

Why do we need to do this?
Why do we always argue?
Why do we keep making the same mistakes?
Why do we feel this way?
Why do we have to leave so early?

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9. 10 Mysteries of you: Kissing. The urge to kiss is not brought about by genes, so why do we find it so pleasurable to share saliva?
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Why Do We Need Sleep? We tend to think of sleep as a time when the mind and body shut down. But this is not the case; sleep is an active period in which a lot ...

Alternatives:

What is the reason we
What causes us to
What motivates us to

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