Example sentences of "because they [vb past] [pers pn] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many electors undoubtedly withheld votes from some of its constituency candidates because they judged them sure to be defeated . |
| 2 | The chimes of bells which stood in every district of the city were being rung as they sat down — both because the ringers had been amply bribed and because they thought it politic to honour Artai and his chief supporter — and a small orchestra of trumpets and tambours had been hired by a steward and was accommodated in the yard , so that Burun 's speech of welcome to his guests , as well as their affable replies , were conducted with much opening and shutting of mouths and a deal of dumb show . |
| 3 | Later on , I learned about tarot cards and ouija boards and just drifted into using these props , because they made it easier to see and feel these things . ’ |
| 4 | Caroline discovered that Nicolo had not bought too much food , because they finished it all , right down to the last bit of crusty , delicious bread . |
| 5 | Because they paid us extra because nobody else worked with us , it was only me and you and my mother . |
| 6 | The covens were restricted to thirteen , possibly because they considered it unlucky for the enemy Christian church due to the number at the Last Supper . |
| 7 | All of these groups were rooted in social relationships , and were initiated by the children because they found it useful and enjoyable to work together . |