thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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The woman, her husband, Peter Temple, and the couple's 12 children, ages five to 17, were able to spend time at home with Pandora before her funeral thanks to a cooling bassinet, a medical device that preserves a baby's body and slows the decaying process through cold temperatures.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Crucially, for medical interventions, Oberau is just a 15-minute drive from the private hospital where Stephan Papp is head of radiology, so Mount Med guests are fast-tracked for everything from next-day blood results to MRI scans, thanks to full access to the hospital’s laboratories and equipment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Even cutesy design details, like polka dots and flowers, look crisp and clean thanks to nude accent nails, jelly finishes, and a mix of warm and cool tones in each design.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Crucially, for medical interventions, Oberau is just a 15-minute drive from the private hospital where Stephan Papp is head of radiology, so Mount Med guests are fast-tracked for everything from next-day blood results to MRI scans, thanks to full access to the hospital’s laboratories and equipment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Even cutesy design details, like polka dots and flowers, look crisp and clean thanks to nude accent nails, jelly finishes, and a mix of warm and cool tones in each design.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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