Because a word is different from a set of words. If a single word is included in a phrase then it will have a different meaning right? They have different results not only in SERPs but also in keyword searches. So it is good to use both to expand your keywords.
I heard single word searches are becoming a thing of the past. As search engine users are getting more experienced they are using longer search phrases to get better results. Worth keeping in mind
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