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Examples of because of in a Sentence
I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
Recent Examples on the Web
They had been delayed six full months because of last year’s strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Later in the conversation — which also featured Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman and Cheryl Hines — J.B. Smoove mused how because of the iconic show, people would forever say that cringe moments were just like a Curb scene, to which David quickly reacted.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
The area is known as a tourist destination because of Gulf of Mexico beaches, golf courses and resorts.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
But DeAngelis said that while each new school shooting immediately brings him back to the Columbine attack, there have been an incalculable number of lives saved since the mass shooting because of a dramatic shift in training and preparedness.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Lifeguards were on duty earlier in the day but not at the time of the collapse because of a confusion in communications.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
City officials have also started painting curbs red near some intersections because of AB 413, a law that took effect in January that prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection — 15 feet if the intersection has an extended curb.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
The roster could change before the summer because of injuries or players changing their minds about playing after what could be a deep run in the NBA playoffs.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Those fans aren’t just there for the storytelling, but because of the rich community that connects them with creators.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of because of was
in the 14th century
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
because of
preposition
: by reason of
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