How to Use because of in a Sentence

because of

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• I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
• No, the world has changed because of the efforts of all kinds of players, like Hideo Nomo, over the course of decades.
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2023
• But because of the in-store only offers, some of the deals are deceiving.
  — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
• Canales has quickly risen up the ranks in league circles because of his work with Smith and Mayfield.
  — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2024
• In the video, Trent is crying because of the spice and Sydney can be heard laughing while filming.
  — Emily Blackwood, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
• Benigno rides a stand-up bike because of his back surgery 12 years ago.
  — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
• And because of the promotion, Jerry and Karen had spoiled their kids with presents for Christmas.
  — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024
• Most of the time, an obituary makes headlines because of how a person lived.
  — David Pogue, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2023
• He could be overlooked because of the Cardinal’s lack of success the past two seasons.
  — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
• Mahle, for instance, made just four starts for the Twins last year and is finished for this season because of Tommy John surgery.
  — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 22 July 2023
• Lance has made every one of these better because of his presence.
  — Clark Collis, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2023
• Locals call their hometown the Venice of the Amazon, because of its filigree of waterways and the fleet of boats that ply them.
  — Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024
• In fact, because of this bias, Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women are.
  — Dante Stewart, Parents, 3 Dec. 2023
• The line was pulled from service in 1997 because of federal budget cuts.
  — Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2024
• On Tuesday, crews were called off the mountain because of avalanche risks during heavy snowfall.
  — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
• One of the reasons homeowners are in love with wood flooring is because of the rich, glorious grain.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2023
• With two of their backup big men sidelined because of injuries, the Lakers agreed to a deal to add a former first-round pick to a two-way contract.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
• Danvers says in Episode 2 that the tongue has some unusual damage, which could be because of freezing.
  — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 19 Feb. 2024
• The year 2023 was special because of the amount of travel involved, with one trip after another.
  — Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2023
• Perennials that have bent or broken because of wind or snowstorms can be left alone.
  — Monica Cardoza, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
• All three victims of the massacre were Black and law enforcement officials said they were slain because of the color of their skin.
  — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2023
• At least because of Paltrow, my eyes are now open to the possibility.
  — USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
• Also, because of a Marvellous pop-culture wink, a word of advice: stay through the end credits.
  — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2023
• In many parts of the world the praying mantis is encouraged because of their appetite for insect pests that damage crops.
  — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2023
• The inconsistency of the bloom this year is more pronounced than past years and is probably because of the recent cold snap.
  — Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
• These are certainly easy to pack side-by side-in your suitcase, or because of the wedge, consider wearing them while on your flight.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2023
• Average salaries are also lower because of the types of jobs available.
  — Shelly Hagan, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
• Rosemont and his wife had gone on a tour where the guide told them the ancient ruins in Marrakesh were so well preserved because of the rarity of an earthquake.
  — Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2023
• Those fans aren’t just there for the storytelling, but because of the rich community that connects them with creators.
  — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
• Talent Fight The reason Citadel spares no resources to train these students is because of the intense battle for top-tier talent.
  — Lulu Yilun Chen, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024