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because

[bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz] / bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz /




Usage

What are other ways to say because? The conjunction because introduces a direct reason for an occurrence or action: I was sleeping because I was tired. As and since are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was famished, for I had not eaten all day. The more formal inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.

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Leonard previously agreed to pay a $700,000 fine and did not contest the sanctions, removing the possibility of the case going to arbitration because the mechanism only exists for players and not teams.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The Houthi advance was aided because they were able to intercept the communications of Saudi-backed fighters, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

I’m happy because if I had had even an inkling she was the Manhunter, I might have brought an alien touch to the scene.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

"I didn't know what to do, where to turn, who to talk to because I had no support from the hospital during that time," she said.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Phineas went from being "the most efficient and capable foreman" on the railroad to a man who couldn't be trusted because he couldn't get along with anyone.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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