Example sentences of "because they [vb base] [pron] [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Function models are important because they enable us to separate tasks and approach them in an organized way . |
| 2 | Psychologists believe that we hold on to certain stories because they enable us to make sense of an otherwise confusing world — that we learn through stories and see our way through to maturity with their help . |
| 3 | This is a highly competitive field and I did n't want them to rule me out when it comes to promotion because they think I lack commitment . |
| 4 | Parents are extremely keen to have their children admitted to the college because they want them to take advantage of the excellent education that it offers . |
| 5 | The Secretary of State shared this preference for assessment by teachers , but the Conservative leadership was split on this issue with Mrs Thatcher herself favouring nationally standardised pencil and paper tests mainly because they lend themselves to direct comparisons between schools . |
| 6 | A couple are suing their bank for half a million pounds because they say it bungled advice on small business and forced them into debt . |