Example sentences of "this [noun] because i [vb past] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I never reported this story because I did n't believe it . |
| 2 | I told my friends I was going to the dentist this afternoon because I knew they 'd be jealous if they knew I 'd seen Home Alone 2 before anyone else . |
| 3 | I persuaded her to come on this course because I thought it would be a change for us both . ’ |
| 4 | I think I did n't mention food in my diary during this period because I did n't want to mention my own eating-habits . |
| 5 | I wanted to let you know of this initiative because I thought it might be possible to : |
| 6 | Putting a cup in front of Roy , she said , ‘ I came here this morning because I knew that something was n't right . |
| 7 | Cork , aiming to combine playing with a new career in management when his Bramall Lane contract expires next summer , added : ‘ I should have had more than two goals this season because I kept missing chances . |
| 8 | I decided to come this way because I wanted you to see the courtyard by moonlight . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Major Nash , ’ she said , ‘ I 've kept your room all this time because I felt sorry for you . |
| 10 | He said : ‘ He had to see me this time because I had a clue for him . ’ |
| 11 | I went on board very quietly this time because I thought if she was n't on her own I could retreat . |