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because of

PREPOSITION
through
Synonyms
WEAK
as a consequence as a result at the hand of by by dint of by means of by reason by the agency of by virtue of for in consequence of in virtue of per through the medium of using via with with the help of
Antonyms
WEAK
around

Example Sentences

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With Luka Doncic sidelined because of a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for three more weeks, the Lakers are still outmanned in the Western Conference semifinals despite Reaves’ recent return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It added that its licensing committee had agreed cake sheds should be covered by it, because of the food safety and hygiene implications, monitoring, potential annoyance to neighbours and to be fair to existing traders.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“Most transformations succeed or fail because of people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“We didn’t lose because of the refs … Oklahoma City outplayed us,” said Redick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

When I came to work the next morning—school had been canceled because of the snow—Karl was with me.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo