Example sentences of "because [pron] [vb -s] [pron] the " in BNC.

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1 Well , I tried to turn it into a joke — not a very good one , I admit — but I said something about that party game called consequences , you know where everyone writes down innocent things that get strung together because nobody knows what the others have written and it gets all mixed up so you get a silly story with a stupid ending .
2 She can do this because she understands what the enquirer is saying .
3 She seems to think that , just because she fancies me the feeling should be mutual ! ’
4 ‘ Yes , I want the Eubank return and Iran Barkley as well because he gives me the fear I thrive on , ’ said Benn .
5 Cooke says : ‘ Egg pasta is certainly preferred by many chefs not only because of its excellent colour and flavour , but because it offers them the possibility of upgrading their pasta menus , thus increasing their profits . ’
6 Tenderness is just something that women like because it gives them the upper hand .
7 Er , but I want you to start with this one , because it gives you the most flexibility .
8 Arguments in favour are that the video recording gives a more complete record because it shows what the lecturer writes on the board or displays on the Overhead Projector and it can also cover any demonstrations that are part of the lecture .
9 And that we have an obligation to listen to noise because it shows us the grim truth of reality .
10 I think the answer is no , because it closes whatever the anniversary of the day you started , that 's the year .
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