по причине

because of

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phrase Uncommon #18,048

because of A somewhat formal way to give a reason; often followed by a noun in the genitive case.

RU: По причине дождя матч отменили.

EN: The match was canceled because of the rain.

Он отсутствовал по причине болезни.

He was absent due to illness.

Они приедут в Айову по причине, которую сами не смогут понять.

They will come to Iowa for a reason they themselves won’t be able to understand.

— Поле чудес (1989)

Я не мог принять участия во встрече по причине болезни.

I couldn't attend the meeting because I was ill.