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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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That’s because of the option to acquire Cursor, the AI coding tool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Switzerland, for example, imports thousands of doctors even though “I know many who would like to study medicine but can’t” because of local medical-school quotas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Are you at fault if a fire is lit because of your cigarettes?” wrote the Uber driver, then 29.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

All northbound lanes of the 101 freeway approaching downtown Los Angeles were closed off by the California Highway Patrol in Boyle Heights on Thursday morning because of police activity in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Window shades are down because of the heat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

because of

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