Preposition
because of
On account of; due to, for the purpose of
Synonyms: for sake of, by dint of, by reason of, due to
Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man. Hesiod
No one who is in this world will deny that evils exist. What, then, do we say? That evil is not a living and animated substance, but a condition of the soul which is opposed to virtue and which springs up In the slothful because of their falling away from good. Basil of Caesarea
The world does not need our ponderings, opinions, and judgments. It is perishing because of the lack of love. Source: Internet
Because of a foolish head, the whole body suffers. Finnish Proverb
Because of a period, Martin lost his post. Italian Proverb
A lot of people become saints because of their stomach. Hindi Proverb