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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Mythology suggests that chaparral bush mallow was a healing gift from the gods not only because of its delicate mauve flowers but also because of its shallow-lobed leaves, covered with soft hairs, that are soothing to the touch.
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Anne Ferguson, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Her mom was terrified during a recent thunderstorm, for example, because of the loud sounds.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Harper’s ended up pulling the piece, largely because of D’Agata’s resistance to fact checking; it was then picked up by The Believer, whose checker, Jim Fingal, embarked on a prolonged battle with the writer.
—Isabel Clara Ruehl
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Each parent and David served more than three years in prison because of the scandal.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Anne Ferguson, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Her mom was terrified during a recent thunderstorm, for example, because of the loud sounds.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Harper’s ended up pulling the piece, largely because of D’Agata’s resistance to fact checking; it was then picked up by The Believer, whose checker, Jim Fingal, embarked on a prolonged battle with the writer.
—Isabel Clara Ruehl
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Each parent and David served more than three years in prison because of the scandal.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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