because of

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Studying the species proved challenging because of the unpredictable conditions along Taiwan's northern coastline.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Aid workers have been struggling as travel is difficult because of poor road conditions while conflict and mass displacement have also weakened the health system - as have international aid cuts.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

That didn’t happen during similar episodes of oil price turbulence around 1979 and 1980 because of a combination of slower wage growth, a stronger yen and swift monetary policy action.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“My ideas were good for pop music because of the commercials,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I stood up, bent because of the wind, shivering, listening to Patch crying.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff