as in with
as the result of
I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare
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Tagovailoa is different because of salary cap considerations.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan have been told to keep their windows closed and run air conditioning because of pollutants in the air.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Nick Offerman slams 'Parks and Rec' fan insinuating Ron Swanson is homophobic
Milk served as a lieutenant, junior grade in the Navy during the Korean War, opting to resign in 1955 rather than face court-martial because of his sexuality.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The demand for aluminum is increasing because of its significance in lightweight transportation, construction, and packaging, particularly in low-carbon variants.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan have been told to keep their windows closed and run air conditioning because of pollutants in the air.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Nick Offerman slams 'Parks and Rec' fan insinuating Ron Swanson is homophobic
Milk served as a lieutenant, junior grade in the Navy during the Korean War, opting to resign in 1955 rather than face court-martial because of his sexuality.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The demand for aluminum is increasing because of its significance in lightweight transportation, construction, and packaging, particularly in low-carbon variants.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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However, the legendary musician put a twist on the song with a folk interlude midway through the song.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Keep a few extra bucks in your wallet while keeping things safe with these Memorial Day Home Security Deals.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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