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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.
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
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because of
preposition
: by reason of
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