Example sentences of "because it [vb -s] [adj] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Again , the placebo could be powerful because it meets some psychological need for attention and treatment .
2 Many people are attracted to Yugoslavia because it offers such great value for money .
3 DataEase scores because it combines good all-round capability with genuine ease of use .
4 In one sense a later decision is more convenient , because it allows all useful information to be collated , and is more likely to lead to a considered expenditure of funds .
5 So it seems to me first of all that we should maintain a state of military preparedness , not because the Soviet Union is likely to attack us , but , simply because it represents this huge area of instability on our Eastern Frontiers , but I think also we should be more positive , I do n't think we want to do secret deals in C I A style , er , in fact I think we want the maximum of open diplomacy .
6 But I 'm glad to know there are several families living near , because it gives one more scope , does n't it ? ’
7 Have a quick erm , read through it , please , out loud , everybody , just quietly to yourselves , but read it out loud , because it makes much more sense , as they sound .
8 In my view it is just as vital not to ignore Marxist work because it contains one inadequate generalization , as it is not to ignore pluralist work because it is based on an idealized view of liberal democracy in Japan .
9 Britain is geologically interesting because it contains many different rock formations containing a large range of metals .
10 These two abilities presumably evolved separately ; after all , the splitting of water is useful in its own right , because it releases some chemical energy .
11 Severe actions may be sanctioned against Ireland because it is naturally cursed , or because it needs extreme measures to bring it the fruits of reformation ( desired by God ) , or because it holds some particular horror for England which the English will deserve unless they do something about it .
12 The answer is no , but the high-backed boot has certainly helped everyone ski the powder because it provides that little tweak of leverage that helps pull the tips of your skis up .
13 I think that 's why the play has survived so long because it has this peculiar charm . ’
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