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Example Sentences

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Cash patient revenue growth is likely to be slow this year, especially from Thai patients, owing to hospital renovations and intensifying competition, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The moderation in growth from this year’s projected 2% is owing to a slowdown in real income growth and consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Segment revenue declined 24% to 24.7 billion yuan as lower mainland revenue owing to a reduction in government subsidies offset higher revenue in overseas markets, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Faye was in the unusual situation of owing his position, in large part, to his prime minister's popularity.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Many participles have turned into prepositions, such as according, allowing, barring, concerning, considering, excepting, excluding, failing, following, given, granted, including, owing, regarding, and respecting, and they don’t need subjects at all.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker