thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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Stand Up Loveland says the project is also possible thanks to support from the Democratic Socialists of America and Clothe the People, a community hub for clothing and food redistribution in Fort Collins.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The bowl-back, thanks to its shape, produces a greater number of high partial harmonics that give it a distinctive, delicate tone preferred by most players of classical music.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Evrima's spa is a must-do thanks to its sprawling relaxation deck perfect for a post-treatment nap or hot tub soak with a fresh juice or champagne in hand—all while the picturesque shoreline goes by (Monaco was in view on my particular visit to the spa deck).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Breast cancer survival rates have steadily increased since the 1980s thanks to improved cancer screening, genetic testing, better treatments, and a rise in mastectomy surgeries.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The bowl-back, thanks to its shape, produces a greater number of high partial harmonics that give it a distinctive, delicate tone preferred by most players of classical music.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Evrima's spa is a must-do thanks to its sprawling relaxation deck perfect for a post-treatment nap or hot tub soak with a fresh juice or champagne in hand—all while the picturesque shoreline goes by (Monaco was in view on my particular visit to the spa deck).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Breast cancer survival rates have steadily increased since the 1980s thanks to improved cancer screening, genetic testing, better treatments, and a rise in mastectomy surgeries.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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