Example sentences of "[pron] [noun sg] because it [be] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 I turned over the ashes , found the glow within the crust , added some kindling and a log , then stood to stretch with my hands in the small of my back because it was aching .
2 Since June of last year two of them have not been allowed to sell their milk because it is contaminated with dioxins .
3 The Nationwide Building Society felt that they could not increase their investment because it was linked to unchanged valuations and therefore the new ratio of public to private funds had to be higher than before , even though the housing association was prepared to invest some of its own resources .
4 He said : ’ It is designed mostly for London and turns reality on its head because it is dealing with late trains .
5 The bishops expected the hallowed Authorized Version to maintain its mastery because it was sanctified in everyone 's affections and moral sentiments .
6 The bomber released its load because it was having difficulty reaching the coast .
7 During the tour , Stout remembers that Charman and Gedge told Solowka to cut down on his drinking because it was starting to affect his playing .
8 I have called it inductivist because it is based on inductive reasoning , as will be explained shortly .
9 On Saturday , Payton fluffed a simple chance then regained his composure to score the goal that ensured victory and finished up having to change his jersey because it was stained with the blood of a cut that required him to go off temporarily for stitches .
10 There was companionship in his silence because it was born of a deep reserve which required help at times to find expression .
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