as in with
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I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare
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The children retaining a strong Jewish identity was paramount for Jen Rogers because of her own family history — three of her grandparents fled Nazi Germany.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Visibility was poor because of the long shadows of winter morning.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Some have testicles that are malfunctioning in testosterone production, while others see a decline in the hormone because of age.
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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.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Visibility was poor because of the long shadows of winter morning.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/because%20of. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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