because of

preposition

: by reason of : on account of

Examples of because of in a Sentence

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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Some have testicles that are malfunctioning in testosterone production, while others see a decline in the hormone because of age. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 The company’s relationship with Trump and other politicians has long been complicated because of how many people get their news from Meta’s apps. David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 Rams cornerback Cobie Durant is out because of a lung bruise suffered against the Bills. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 According to Martin, Sempra is well-positioned because of its market share in states like California and Texas. Julie Coleman, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for because of 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of because of was in the 14th century

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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

because of

preposition
: by reason of

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