thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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The Béis The Cosmetic Case is one of our go-tos, thanks to its roomy design, removable makeup mirror, and makeup brush holder—which can also hold an eyeliner or eyebrow pencil, by the way.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
However, within 30 minutes, police tracked down where the man had jumped out of the car and thrown away a gun, thanks to a tight web of officers and city cameras, Bess said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
This year, any attempt to raise money for local needs will almost certainly go down in flames, thanks to the irresponsible war that powerful Tallahassee interests have launched on Florida’s local governments.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The 17-member Cook County Board is guaranteed at least four new faces next year thanks to two retirements and two ambitious congressional hopefuls.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
However, within 30 minutes, police tracked down where the man had jumped out of the car and thrown away a gun, thanks to a tight web of officers and city cameras, Bess said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
This year, any attempt to raise money for local needs will almost certainly go down in flames, thanks to the irresponsible war that powerful Tallahassee interests have launched on Florida’s local governments.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The 17-member Cook County Board is guaranteed at least four new faces next year thanks to two retirements and two ambitious congressional hopefuls.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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