because
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Example Sentences
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“Participation declined further,” Plata-Nino and Thrasher note, “not because need diminished, but because trust eroded.”
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Wall Street firms have been angling for a role in the program since it was announced, in part because the accounts are a potential gateway for acquiring customers for life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“In terms of cleanliness, I’ve had to change the leadership of the Department of Sanitation, because I couldn’t get the job done,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Lee’s post did get a lot of engagement, but mostly because it appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
I threw up in my mouth when she said that, because it’s what I want but don’t want.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.