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I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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Individuals were selected because of their talent, passion for dance and dedication to elevating the game day experience.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
New job seekers are facing challenges finding work, not only because of a slowing economy but because of cutbacks fueled by technology.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Miguel Vargas was a late scratch before an Aug. 2 game against the Los Angeles Angels because of a left oblique strain.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Evidence has been mounting against alcohol consumption because of its health risks, negating a decades-long perception that some moderate drinking could be beneficial to health.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
New job seekers are facing challenges finding work, not only because of a slowing economy but because of cutbacks fueled by technology.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Miguel Vargas was a late scratch before an Aug. 2 game against the Los Angeles Angels because of a left oblique strain.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Evidence has been mounting against alcohol consumption because of its health risks, negating a decades-long perception that some moderate drinking could be beneficial to health.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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