Example sentences of "[vb pp] because it [verb] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Was it overlooked because it demonstrates that insights into genetic disorders can be gained without use of human embryos ? |
| 2 | Nor is the exposure of a hitherto unknown spy by a defector well received because it shows that the counter-intelligence section responsible has not done its job properly and gives those who are controlling the defector the opportunity to boast about their success . |
| 3 | Fundamental to the stability of a system of taxation is the level at which people are asked to pay , and the switch from local to central taxation achieved by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor in his Budget was widely welcomed because it recognised that the tax burden had become too high for any system to sustain , and that is why he took steps to reduce it . |
| 4 | In the 1970s this ‘ elitist ’ stance was criticised because it implied that ‘ culture ’ and ‘ art ’ were inherently undemocratic . |
| 5 | The coat-of-paint approach is doubly mistaken because it suggests that fundamental issues of social justice , democracy and political and economic power are not raised by the struggle against racial subordination . |
| 6 | There were a few complaints about the rough was too rough and the coarse was too bad and whatnot , but I quite liked the fact that it was labelled because it meant that Rosemary could and could play the . |