because of
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In England's defence, New Zealand were outstanding, even with Matt Henry limited to only four overs because of a back spasm.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Optical networking stocks already were having a rough day because of a selloff in highflying tech names.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
And if they are getting screened because of symptoms or a family history, it’s no longer considered a preventive test.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Yet opportunity in the U.S. still varies sharply because of factors outside a child’s control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The dogs cannot rest because of the noise.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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