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The phrase "a third reason was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing an additional point or argument in a discussion or analysis.
Example: "In addition to the first two reasons, a third reason was the lack of sufficient funding for the project."
Alternatives: "another reason was" or "a third point is".
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A third reason was that even though Toulouse has had a stop-start season in the French league — just squeaking into the domestic playoffs — in the European Cup, it almost always starts as favorite against everyone.
A third reason was the global recession and cutbacks in other planned solar-power plant projects.
A third reason was families prefer a full week off for Thanksgiving.
A third reason was: "Well, it would be embarrassing to introduce him or her to the family".
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A third reason is credibility.
And a third reason is that today's Democrats really are isolated from the military.
And a third reason is just that sailing in these waters is great adventure.
A third reason is that nobody really knows what "al-Qaida" currently is.
A third reason is to prove that Taiwan is not an issue.
A third reason is the very nature of Moggi's activity.
A third reason is that the medicine is simply too difficult to take properly.
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