thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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Our expert take The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards thanks to its straightforward rewards structure.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The Kings were the league’s third-best team at five-on-five defense, but only seventh in total goals allowed thanks to its feckless special teams.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Built in 2002, the main house is a grand offering that maintains a homey feel throughout, thanks to the natural materials and dark wood accents.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
That carried into the playoffs thanks to their 1-1-3 neutral zone setup that really limited the Penguins’ ability to enter the zone with control.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The Kings were the league’s third-best team at five-on-five defense, but only seventh in total goals allowed thanks to its feckless special teams.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Built in 2002, the main house is a grand offering that maintains a homey feel throughout, thanks to the natural materials and dark wood accents.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
That carried into the playoffs thanks to their 1-1-3 neutral zone setup that really limited the Penguins’ ability to enter the zone with control.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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