It was not possible to travel straight through because of the Rocky Mountains and the deep snow that fell in winter.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

People can also be unable to perform the simple activities of daily living without assistance because of the severe myofascial pain.

VOA: special.2011.07.26

The vote was delayed in part because of the death of longtime Senator Robert Byrd, a Democrat from West Virginia.

VOA: special.2010.07.02

But the F.A.O. representative in Liberia warned about spraying pesticides from airplanes because of the risk of additional water pollution.

VOA: special.2009.01.27

So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that city's warm climate.

VOA: special.2010.01.03

People infected with the virus walk in a bent-over position because of the severe pain in the joints.

VOA: special.2009.04.13

"He hated me because of the problem that I had. He eventually left me and married another woman."

VOA: special.2010.08.09

Because of the open-air stage, actors had to shout very loudly and make big motions to be heard and seen by all.

VOA: special.2010.01.06

But because of the way election areas had been organized, the Douglas Democrats won a majority of seats.

VOA: special.2009.06.11

Dred Scott demanded his freedom, because of the years he had spent in places where slavery was illegal.

VOA: special.2009.05.21

He and Professor Dumbledore must visit the past because of the dangers now facing them and the world.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

American investors and bankers were afraid their money would drop in value because of the use of silver.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

Arizona is the Grand Canyon State because of the famous winding canyon carved by the Colorado River.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

It had demanded the Columbia River border because of the Hudson's Bay trading center on the river.

VOA: special.2009.02.19