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Phrases
no thanks to
: not as a result of any benefit conferred by
he feels better now, no thanks to you
Examples of thanks to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The machine itself is a breeze to clean thanks to its brush head that’s designed to help prevent hair wrap, as well as a self-cleaning cycle feature that ensures debris gets into the dirty tank and the brush roll stays clean.
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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2024
Throughout the ‘90s and aughts, statement nails continued to be a beauty staple for Black women, dominating hip-hop culture thanks to rappers like Missy Elliot and Lil Kim.
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Sandra Song, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
Saweetie's side ponytail is seriously sparkling, thanks to a pile of glimmering, shimmering tinsel extensions.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Aug. 2024
But thanks to advances in AI technology, the model was able to pick up on patterns in the different structures of the molecules and use that knowledge to accurately predict the odor of other molecules.
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Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1633, in the meaning defined above
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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 2 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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