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Discover LudwigThe phrase "were it not because of" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to express a situation or outcome that would have been different if not for a particular factor or reason. It is often used in a formal or literary style, and can be used in a variety of contexts. Example: Were it not because of the heavy rainfall, the outdoor concert would have been a huge success.
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If he's been frustrated, it's not because of some vague "systemic" political paralysis.
It's factual, it's history, but it was not because of the temple.
The short answer is, it isn't because of the jobs.
I'm sure it's not because of Mr Cameron's "upstairs not downstairs" background.
"If this series is working, it's not because of those sandwiches".
"What we do know is that it's not because of the Chinese train," she says.
I'm not saying it's because of that song, but I'm not saying it's not because of that song.
Brooklyn has grown so hot it is overheating and it is not because of skyscrapers.
"If we are more cautious, it is not because of data but of economic uncertainty".
Travel is booming, and it's not because of Boomers.
Oldest siblings are usually smarter, but it's not because of genetics, one study found.
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