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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Still, Cepeda and Petro have maintained strong support among many Colombians because of progressive policies advanced under Petro, such as boosting the minimum wage.
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Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.
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Clark sat out in the Fever’s May 21 game against the Fire in Indianapolis because of a back issue.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
He was attracted to this wine because of the vineyard’s reputation and has bought several vintages, with bottles from 2017, 2021, and 2022 still remaining in his collection.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
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Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Clark sat out in the Fever’s May 21 game against the Fire in Indianapolis because of a back issue.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
He was attracted to this wine because of the vineyard’s reputation and has bought several vintages, with bottles from 2017, 2021, and 2022 still remaining in his collection.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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