because of

as in with
as the result of I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare

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Recent Examples of because of Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025 The debate over taxes is fraught politically because of the narrow GOP majorities in the House and Senate. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 May 2025 As extreme weather events intensify because of climate change from human greenhouse gas emissions, past and current data will only become more critical. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025 But Saudi Arabia — which has long called for an independent Palestinian state — is unlikely to be interested in those accords right now because of the war in Gaza, said Dennis Ross, who worked on Middle East issues for both the George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations. Tamara Keith, NPR, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for because of
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  • This feature will launch in 650 cities around the world, with the company planning to add more every day.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Some homes and businesses bounced back relatively quickly, while others languished in complicated situations with insurance companies and a drought of cash flow.
    Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025

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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/because%20of. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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