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I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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In its latest update, the university said a third leak in the infrastructure network has developed because of temperature and pressure fluctuations.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
That’s because of fears over unemployment creep up, then consumers may pull back spending at a time when the government is investing heavily in fiscal stimulus.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
Official government data indicating the health of Michigan's economy has been delayed because of the government shutdown.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
The Charlotte utility giant is adamant, however, that residential customers’ bill will not grow because of those data centers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
That’s because of fears over unemployment creep up, then consumers may pull back spending at a time when the government is investing heavily in fiscal stimulus.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
Official government data indicating the health of Michigan's economy has been delayed because of the government shutdown.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
The Charlotte utility giant is adamant, however, that residential customers’ bill will not grow because of those data centers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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