has " because of " positive meaning ?

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basaksucan

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hi all,

I would like to know if/whether "because of" can be used for positive meaning

( by the way, please correct all sentences I wrote )

for example :

-thank you very much for your help .I became a good teacher because of you.
 

emsr2d2

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Hi all,

I would like to know if[STRIKE]/whether[/STRIKE] "because of" can [STRIKE]be used for[/STRIKE] have a positive meaning.

For example:

Thank you very much for your help. I became a good teacher because of you.

By the way, please correct all my sentences. [STRIKE] I wrote[/STRIKE]

It doesn't have either a positive or negative meaning, it all depends on context.

I have no money because of the way the banks have dealt with my cash.

I am much fitter because of all the running I've been doing lately.

This meal is very fattening because of the amount of butter and cream.

He is happier than his cousin because of the way he was brought up.
 

emsr2d2

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[STRIKE]indeed , [/STRIKE]Thanks a lot for your [STRIKE]reply /[/STRIKE] fast reply.

You're welcome. When you post in future, please remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of every sentence, and a full stop at the end of every sentence.
 

basaksucan

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You're welcome. When you post in future, please remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of every sentence, and a full stop at the end of every sentence.


You can be sure / You can bet , I will take your advice .
 
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