just because
idiom
: for the simple or single reason that
Don't get nervous just because the teacher might ask you a question.
Just because your friends do it, that doesn't mean that you should do it, too.
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Texas-Mexico border buildup likely to continue In the border city of Eagle Pass the week before Christmas, Abbott made clear that Texas will not relax its hard-charging efforts to deter unlawful immigration just because Republican President-elect Donald Trump will soon be back in the White House.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But remember, just because a primary bedroom design plan may seem straightforward in terms of which furniture to include, there are still many ways to showcase your personality and make the room more inviting.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
That’s just because of gravity, which can cause the blood spillage to sink, Dr. Mueller says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 28 July 2025
What a stale listing means for buyers and seller
While buyers may want to stay away from listings that have become stale, Finkelstein recommends not counting these properties out of your search just because of how long they've been listed.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But remember, just because a primary bedroom design plan may seem straightforward in terms of which furniture to include, there are still many ways to showcase your personality and make the room more inviting.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
That’s just because of gravity, which can cause the blood spillage to sink, Dr. Mueller says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 28 July 2025
What a stale listing means for buyers and seller
While buyers may want to stay away from listings that have become stale, Finkelstein recommends not counting these properties out of your search just because of how long they've been listed.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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“Just because.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20because. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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