thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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But Edmonds started to find his groove thanks to his connection with Brock Harding in the pick-and-roll.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
The Marauders got second place at 138 thanks to senior Manuel Garcia, a third-place finisher at 132 with senior Ryan Talon-Kelly, fifth place for Mathew Salas at 120, and ninth-place finishes from Mason McDonald (126), Anthony Guzman (106), and Daniel O’Brien (190) and John Kelly (215).
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Though ideal for couples and business travelers, the larger suites work well for families thanks to kitchenettes and living rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
It was also delayed thanks to a series of multiple wet dress rehearsal failures.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2026
The Marauders got second place at 138 thanks to senior Manuel Garcia, a third-place finisher at 132 with senior Ryan Talon-Kelly, fifth place for Mathew Salas at 120, and ninth-place finishes from Mason McDonald (126), Anthony Guzman (106), and Daniel O’Brien (190) and John Kelly (215).
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Though ideal for couples and business travelers, the larger suites work well for families thanks to kitchenettes and living rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
It was also delayed thanks to a series of multiple wet dress rehearsal failures.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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