How to Use just because in a Sentence
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One of us even spent $75 on a new sweatshirt in the middle of the show just because of the cold.
— The Enquirer, 12 June 2023 -
But just because the air is hot doesn’t mean the water is, too.
— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2024 -
But just because booze was on the table didn’t mean the work was over.
— Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Apr. 2023 -
But just because the trial court got it wrong doesn’t mean the fight is over.
— Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024 -
But Jaafar didn’t get the role just because of his name.
— Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 -
That said, just because a trail is in the burn area doesn’t mean it was destroyed.
— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024 -
And turn around and come back and then maybe all the things would have been sorted out just because of the terrine.
— Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 May 2023 -
Editor’s picks So not just because of that scene in the movie Ghost?
— Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023 -
Why should a plant be hated just because it can't be killed?
— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2023 -
Why should a plant be hated just because it can't be killed?
— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024 -
But just because Charlotte has moved up in the rankings doesn’t mean the city’s work is done, Chisholm said.
— Kate Robins, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2024 -
And it's been very difficult just because of the - of what's going on.
— CBS News, 9 June 2024 -
Know this, though: just because the Jazz’s roster is full doesn’t mean the Jazz’s front office is done.
— Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 July 2023 -
To see what that side of the looking glass looks like for someone, just because that was the start of watch parties.
— Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 9 May 2024 -
But just because the holidays are behind us, doesn’t mean the time to shop is over.
— Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2024 -
But just because amenities are available doesn’t mean that the path is an easy one.
— Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024 -
Baltimore is not closed just because the bridge is closed.
— Emily Pandise, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024 -
That said, just because trends come and go does not mean that your tattoo is out of fashion.
— Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2024 -
But just because the lender didn’t press charges doesn’t mean fraud wasn’t committed.
— Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 -
Meanwhile, just because Marks has won Olympic gold doesn't mean the pressure is over for the athlete.
— Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 -
So, just because your career didn’t take off at the starter pistol doesn’t mean the race is already over.
— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2023 -
Patio season doesn’t have to end just because fall is here.
— Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024 -
But just because the claim is not logical does not mean it should be ignored.
— Rory Smith, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024 -
Bloom, as ever, is quick to point out the inanity of the idea that everyone has to be in-person just because.
— Jane Thier, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 -
But, just because there's an entire rainbow of shades to choose from doesn't mean all pigments are in play.
— Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023 -
And sale items are also an extra 60% off, just because.
— Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023 -
And number two, just because this exists in our city, every bar in town has punk bands.
— Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 -
In one video, for instance, someone asked a barista for free coffee, just because.
— Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 June 2024 -
This means don’t take a position just because a hedge fund billionaire promotes it.
— Tom Aspray, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 -
This will happen in every home kitchen at some point, perhaps because the oven is cheap (a regular feature in many apartments) or just because the oven is old.
— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
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