Examples of because of in a Sentence
I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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The program, which provides food aid to nearly 1 in 8 Americans, has been mired in a court battle because of the shutdown.
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Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
This risk is greater for children because of their narrower airways.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson said that while bank robberies are increasingly rare, this one stood out because of the suspect’s elaborate deception.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
But in similar fashion, the Evo SL has emerged as Adidas’ best-selling running shoe because of its performance bonafides and adoption for lifestyle.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
This risk is greater for children because of their narrower airways.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson said that while bank robberies are increasingly rare, this one stood out because of the suspect’s elaborate deception.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
But in similar fashion, the Evo SL has emerged as Adidas’ best-selling running shoe because of its performance bonafides and adoption for lifestyle.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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