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Examples of because of in a Sentence
I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
—Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Not because of Whitney Houston — that song of hers came way after mine — but to have authenticity and to make modern music.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
In New Jersey, more than 500 fires have started since Oct. 1, largely because of abnormally dry conditions.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of because of was
in the 14th century
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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because of
preposition
: by reason of
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