How to Use thanks to in a Sentence

thanks to

preposition
  • The batter is nice and moist thanks to adding yogurt to the mix.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • But the Lakers did enough, thanks to their stars, to grit out a win.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
  • But thanks to the courage of law enforcement, the riot was quelled.
    ABC News, 19 Mar. 2023
  • There were so many brilliant scenes thanks to Cat where there were so many ways to go.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
  • But thanks to the structure of this deal, the Dodgers can continue to add and make their club even stronger.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • And then, the power went away for a week, thanks to a driver who hit a power pole.
    William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The Puma Roma is a classic do-it-all shoe thanks to its comfort and style.
    Justin Helton, Car and Driver, 8 Mar. 2023
  • It can easily be moved around the kitchen thanks to its wheels, which can be locked when not in use.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
  • At the time, viewers were skipping past commercials thanks to the use of a DVR.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Epic was set to be one of the first third-party app stores to launch on the iPhone, thanks to new antitrust rules in Europe.
    Alan Murray, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Plus a huge help around the house thanks to its low-maintenance design.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Puma won its first gold medal at the 1952 Olympics thanks to sprinter Josy Barthel of Luxembourg.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Rex is designed to be squished and loved thanks to his super soft polyester fabric.
    Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
  • On Thursday, Francis sent a message of thanks to those who'd wished him well.
    Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The Tigers, thanks to a second miscue, had runners on first and second.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2023
  • It’s made from a lightweight and stretchy fabric blend with a ton of airflow thanks to the tiny holes in the eyelet design.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
  • But new research shows there are signs of progress—thanks to activists, experts say.
    Melissa Chan, Time, 3 June 2020
  • This egg salad is ultra-creamy thanks to the ½ cup of mayonnaise.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • That’s thanks to a series of rule changes Billboard made to better reflect the streaming era.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Lutheran jumped out to a early 9-4 lead thanks to its front court duo of Kade Speckman and Hunter Caldwell.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Matthew McConaughey has been able to dig deep as an actor thanks to his role as a father of three.
    Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Bryant secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the sixth inning.
    Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 20 Mar. 2023
  • In 2022, Almost Famous was back in the spotlight thanks to a Broadway musical based on the film.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The Bronx Bombers have a certain level of cache, in large measure thanks to their 27 World Series titles.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2024
  • But thanks to a dual stock structure, the family holds 77% of the voting shares, which gives it control.
    Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • While my week of road trip travel was exhausting, my feet were about the only part of me that didn’t feel tired thanks to the Alo Runner.
    Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
  • The astronomical start of fall is Sept. 23, thanks to the arrival of the autumnal equinox.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2023
  • This is thanks to their fleece blend fabric, straight-leg silhouette, and stretchy elastic waist.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Button-downs are practical for cool fall mornings thanks to the long sleeves that keep your arms warm and covered.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • That’s thanks to a first of its kind long-range sensor the automaker is expected to activate in 2025.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024

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