Almost a third of the men failed to complete the test, without giving a reason for dropping out.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But the reasonsgiven to try to explain all this are not reasons, they are excuses.
The Sun (2011)
Definition of 'reason'
reason
(riːzən)Explore 'reason' in the dictionary
countable noun
The reasonfor something is a fact or situation which explains why it happens or what causes it to happen.
Definition of 'give'
give
(gɪv)Explore 'give' in the dictionary
verb
You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them.