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I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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Until survival rates increased for children born with neurodevelopmental disorders, most adult patients ended up in neurological care because of strokes, dementia, multiple sclerosis, or a catastrophic event such as a car crash or gun violence.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Experts say that a final dam, which could include a power station and be located closer to the de facto border with India, would be an optional addition to the main project because of the cost, challenges and potential risk.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Firefighters began a defensive attack because of its size, Hopkins said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Investigators believe the shooters targeted Allen because of his gang affiliations, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Experts say that a final dam, which could include a power station and be located closer to the de facto border with India, would be an optional addition to the main project because of the cost, challenges and potential risk.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Firefighters began a defensive attack because of its size, Hopkins said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Investigators believe the shooters targeted Allen because of his gang affiliations, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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