Example sentences of "[noun] because [prep] [pos pn] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Organic molecules frequently are used in the commercial inorganic chemical industry because of their effects on the flow of fluids , and on the break-up or growth of inorganic particles : just the sorts of effects , in short , that could have influenced the ‘ success ’ of lineages of replicating crystals .
2 He has a child now and he wants her to grow up without facing ridicule because of his actions .
3 HE WO N'T cut the exchange rate of the over-valued pound because in his daydreams he sees it replacing the German mark as the strongest currency .
4 Mind , I do worry about the Church of England because of its beginnings and its association with Henry VIII .
5 He said new businesses were fleeing Belarus to other countries because of its taxes of 22 per cent on profits and 28 per cent VAT .
6 Iran ( Persia ) and Turkey were of great strategic importance to the Iron curtain countries because of their borders with Russia .
7 The entertainer , Roy Castle , who 's recovering from lung cancer , refused to shake hands with Lady Thatcher at a lunch because of her links with a cigarette company .
8 Teresa Moylan ( Mrs Clements ) has given up full time work because of her children .
9 Would existing firms relocate into the zones because of their incentives , to no overall effect ?
10 There was a , there was a big campaign against Brooke Bond because of their conditions and .
11 Germany 's chief federal prosecutor Alexander von Stahl announced he was taking over the murder inquiry because of its links to Right-wing terrorism .
12 Even her loyalty came under suspicion because of his activities .
13 It was ambivalent about acid rain because of its experiences with lakes .
14 Gregory liked Guntram because of his benefactions to the Church and his regard for churchmen , although he does not hide his weaknesses .
15 It is a revolution more obviously compared with the French than with any other revolution because of its stages of progression , even though it has so far been peaceful despite the anger .
16 They drew parallels with the Cultural Revolution because of its criticisms of Chinese culture .
17 If you ever get to be a concert violinist , which I personally doubt , you 'll always wonder if people want you on the platform because of your looks or because you 're any good . ’
18 The measure had acquired its name because among its measures was one which would have allowed individuals to register to vote while seeking a driver 's licence , a procedure already in operation in 28 states and Washington DC .
19 Some Iranians disliked the event because of its expenses .
20 ‘ We lost a great deal of money because of their tactics and need compensation , ’ said Mr Branson .
21 We are not surprised that water became the symbol of baptism because of its associations with ordinary things like washing and refreshment .
22 Part-time teachers , for instance , will not be promoted and even those who work full time will often not apply for positions with extra responsibility because of their commitments at home .
23 Are children , when they grow up , better able to challenge injustices , misinformation and hollow values because of their experiences at school ?
24 Iran would strongly oppose such a move , despite its concerns over the Shi'a south of Iraq , in part because of its anxieties over its own minorities and in part because of the danger of the consequent ‘ Lebanonisation ’ of Iraq , with the threat of continued Western involvement .
25 Millions of workers have been sacked from plantations and mines because of their companies ' losses ; farmers cultivating export crops on their own have suffered severe cuts in living standards .
26 Finally , one issue merits more detailed comment because of its implications for the entire Docklands community — housing .
27 We can only use him in one-day games this season because of his commitments with Cumberland , but his qualities are obvious and he is the aggressive type of batsman spectators love to watch . ’
28 They are no more able to play during the week because of their careers than men in the same line of business .
29 This does not mean that a Christian believes in God because of his needs .
30 Burke was not in the best of condition and had lost his fighting spirit because of his troubles with Byrne and O'Rourke .
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