by reason of
Preposition
Meaning
by reason of
Caused by; resulting from; because of.
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Examples
A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.
And all people live, Not by reason of any care they have for themselves, But by the love for them that is in other people.
I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown. I am greatly supported in this view by reason of this great river Ozama, and by this sea which is fresh.
If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself alone. For God hath made all men to enjoy felicity and constancy of good.
To be united to God in unity of person was not fitting to human flesh, according to its natural endowments, since it was above his dignity; nevertheless, it was fitting that God, by reason of his infinite goodness, should unite it to himself for human salvation.
The sluggard will not plough by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.