just because

phrase

: for the simple or single reason that
Don't get nervous just because the teacher might ask you a question.
Just because your friends do it, that doesn't mean that you should do it, too.

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But just because the breakeven rate will be underwater, that doesn’t mean layoffs will follow. Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 The Last Airbender most recently, just because there’s so much else to watch and keep up with. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 So there was a little bump just because of the fire activity and a shift in dynamics. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026 But just because these things were important to one generation doesn’t mean the next generation will assign them any value. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for just because

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“Just because.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20because. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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