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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But at least one grant program has been delayed, in part because of problems with Labor’s technology systems.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In Marion Township in Minnesota, about 30 homes were damaged and a dozen have significant damage because of a tornado, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Shane and Ilya’s third story was initially set for a September publication date, but Reid pushed it back because of how overwhelming the last few months have been.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In Marion Township in Minnesota, about 30 homes were damaged and a dozen have significant damage because of a tornado, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Shane and Ilya’s third story was initially set for a September publication date, but Reid pushed it back because of how overwhelming the last few months have been.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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