Often the company would use mules instead of horses to pull its stagecoaches because the Indians had no interest in mules.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

She never became famous for her discoveries because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her family.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

This is partly because women are often more excluded from financial services and educational opportunities than men.

VOA: special.2010.06.16

This was often dangerous, because guards on the train would throw the men off or arrest them.

VOA: special.2010.06.13

He was not to be served because he visited the bar often and did not behave well.

VOA: special.2010.01.08

Because of its size and influence with suppliers and buyers, Wal-Mart's policies often receive wide public attention.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

Because each disease often affects different organs, many experts might be needed to treat the disorder.

VOA: special.2009.04.14

Young Woody often had to work instead of attending school because his family was poor.

VOA: special.2010.06.13

She often painted animal bones because of their interesting shapes and simple beauty.

VOA: special.2010.08.04

Because so often, especially with guys,you'll say, 'Hey,we had Valentine's Day.

VOA: special.2010.02.08

Hand-me-downs are great because clothes often cost too much money.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

This is often because of religious or cultural reasons.

VOA: special.2009.09.08

"We must stop the shark-finning which is resulting in the death of thirty to seventy million sharks each year because that has so upset ocean ecology by the removal of these often apex, top-level predators."

VOA: special.2011.03.15

Because many immigrants are from countries where authorities can be trusted, they're often afraid to report crimes in the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22