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because of including
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "because of including" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is typically used when explaining a reason for something, but the structure is awkward and unclear. Example: "The event was canceled because of including too many participants."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Encyclopedias
Alternative expressions(1)
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
Space vector pulse width modulation is used for controlling the motor because of including minimum harmonics according to the other PWM techniques.
This was also felt in the Makwanpur study because of including all types of injuries for discussion; an individual might be inclined to specific type of injury only according to their background, experience and interest.
Science
The significant differences between two specific groups regard to above a certain level of basal FSH presumably may not affect the results of our study because of including only poor responder patients in the study.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Flint is gray to black and nearly opaque (translucent brown in thin splinters) because of included carbonaceous matter.
Encyclopedias
Comparisons between the PMs were confounded because of factors including different depths of burial and variation in the ratio of above- to below-ground stem length.
Including the two disqualifications, ten drivers failed to finish the race, six of them because of accidents including Kubica.
Wiki
In the UK, between 2010 and 2013 the market went from practically zero to £300m, partly because of titles including Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You.
News & Media
Tissue engineering is the science of design and manufacture of new tissues to replace lost parts because of diseases including cancer and trauma.
Science
Then portions of the famed Pacific Coast Highway, in the southern region, closed because of landslides, including a massive landslide that buried a quarter mile section of the road.
News & Media
But the remaining four, disoriented and unable to sleep because of harassment, including threatening calls to their cellphones, endured 24 hours of confinement.
News & Media
They have been called up because Lancaster has eight elite squad players currently unavailable because of injury, including Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi and Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "because of including" in your writing. Instead, opt for clearer and grammatically correct alternatives like "due to the inclusion of" or "as a result of including".
Common error
A common error is directly following "because of" with a gerund. To correct this, ensure you use a noun phrase after "because of", such as "because of the inclusion of" rather than "because of including".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "because of including" functions as an attempted causal connector. However, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. It tries to link a cause to an action, but does so improperly.
Frequent in
Science
40%
News & Media
30%
Encyclopedias
30%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "because of including" is generally considered grammatically incorrect, as confirmed by Ludwig AI. While it appears in various contexts, including science, news, and encyclopedias, it is not a recommended phrase for formal writing. Instead, consider using alternatives such as "due to the inclusion of" or "as a result of including" to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity. The low frequency of the phrase suggests that it is not a common expression, and writers should avoid it in favor of more standard constructions.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
due to the inclusion of
Focuses on the inclusion as the cause, using a more formal tone.
as a result of including
Highlights the consequence of including something.
owing to the inclusion of
Similar to "due to", but slightly more formal.
resulting from the inclusion of
Emphasizes that the inclusion is the origin of the result.
caused by the inclusion of
Directly states that the inclusion is the cause.
by virtue of including
Indicates that something is a consequence of including certain elements.
on account of including
Presents a reason or explanation for something, focusing on the inclusion.
attributable to including
Suggests that something can be assigned or credited to including something else.
in light of including
Indicates that something is considered or evaluated based on including other things.
considering the inclusion of
Takes into account the inclusion of something when making a judgment or decision.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "because of including"?
You can use alternatives like "due to the inclusion of", "as a result of including", or "owing to the inclusion of" depending on the context.
Is it grammatically correct to say "because of including"?
No, "because of including" is not grammatically correct. The correct structure involves using a noun phrase after "because of", such as "because of the inclusion of".
How can I properly use "because of" in a sentence?
Ensure that "because of" is followed by a noun phrase. For example, instead of "The game was canceled because of raining", say "The game was canceled because of the rain".
What is the difference between "because of including" and "due to including"?
"Because of including" is grammatically incorrect. "Due to including" is similarly incorrect. Use "due to the inclusion of" instead, as "due to" should also be followed by a noun phrase.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested