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The phrase 'rather than because' is correct and usable in written English.
This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the difference between two things. For example: We decided to go to the lake rather than the beach because of the cooler weather.
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And I say all that despite, rather than because, of the probability that our social networks intersect.
I suspect that they are playing their roles so seriously in spite, rather than because, of my presence.
For some conditions, though, coffee may have some benefit despite, rather than because of, caffeine.
But that would be despite rather than because of Mr Brown.
If Romney does win, it will be despite this performance rather than because of it.
Where the country has done well, it is often despite rather than because of the government.
The progress, moreover, was achieved in spite of, rather than because of, diet.
Fortunately Victoire played on in spite of, rather than because of, the destructive impulse.
You're "at work" when you say you are, rather than because you're in a specific place.
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The traditional Silicon Valley view is that innovation happens in spite rather than because of government.
It looks at companies that deliberately stay small as a strategy rather than because they're doing something wrong.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com