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Meanings of because of in English

Used to indicate the cause of a mentioned outcome of negative connotation.

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        Examples for "due to"
        Examples for "due to"
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        The majority of these premature deaths are due to physical health conditions.
        The Irish Times
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        But due to health reasons, Muller resigned today as National Party leader.
        Radio NZ
        3
        Result: panic at Fox News due to the potential loss of advertising.
        The Guardian
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        The union said the nurses were due to return to work today.
        Radio NZ
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        Matsegora said tens of thousands of workers were due to return home.
        Reuters
        1
        Is it on account of that certain young lady and Father Moran?
        A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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        Still, trading volumes were muted on account of a U.S. market holiday.
        Reuters
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        People were arrested in the street on account of their personal appearance.
        The History of a Crime / The Testimony of an Eye-Witness
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        Teachers who are Han wield considerable power on account of their ethnicity.
        The economist
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        I mention this on account of Mr Stone, of whom more later.
        The Guardian
        1
        Unable to work owing to long-term health problems, Ryder receives incapacity benefit.
        The Guardian
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        Meanwhile much of north-east China suffered travel disruption owing to blizzard conditions.
        The Guardian
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        Some economists expect an economic contraction this year owing to the outbreak.
        Reuters
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        This was particularly the case in Gauteng province, owing to migration patterns.
        The South African
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        In England three, owing to the difference in the manner of living.
        The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Ha...
        Usage of because of in English
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        The feed situation is still good because of really good spring rain.
        Radio NZ
        2
        Talks stalled several months ago because of violence and Palestinian political turmoil.
        The Irish Times
        3
        However, the company says plans have been abandoned because of financial problems.
        BBC
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        Furthermore, the numbers are increasing because of increasing refugee flows toward Europe.
        Pubmed
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        Conclusions: Sleep disturbances because of worry may increase risk for alcohol-related problems.
        Pubmed
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        Whether the changes happened because of the label law is not clear.
        Reuters
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        However, many local boards strongly oppose the offer because of environmental concerns.
        Radio NZ
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        Innocent people have become victims because of their leaders' differences, he said.
        Reuters
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        This scenario is not entirely realistic, however, because of the following problem.
        A briefer history of time
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        Results: Evidence suggests insurers limit access to trials because of cost concerns.
        Pubmed
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        Maoists said the group had given themselves up because of failing health.
        Reuters
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        It suspended production in Europe earlier this month because of the pandemic.
        Reuters
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        The Health Minister says it's because of years of under-funding under National.
        Radio NZ
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        For example, the media said Barack Obama won because of social media.
        Ebony
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        Many people had left because of the water problem, they told Meyer.
        Reuters
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        No one from East Africa said they left home because of poverty.
        Reuters