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Owing to (-)
Because of
Due to (+)
All flights were canceled because of heavy All flights were canceled owing to heavy
snow
snow
We are all here because of our efforts We are all here due to our efforts
View (about) X
Opinion (about) X
In my opinion, he was right In my view, he was right
Assert X
Say X
A lot of people said that this is not a right People assert that this is not a right thing
to do
thing to do
Contend X
Claim X
He claims that my view is wrong He contends that my view is wrong
Attain
Achieve
To achieve success, you need to work hard To attain success, you need to work hard
Crucial
Important
This is an important matter to me This is a crucial matter to me
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