thanks to

Idioms  

1. On account of, because of, as in Thanks to your help, we'll be done on time. This phrase alludes to gratitude being due to someone or something. It is also put negatively, no thanks to, meaning “without the benefit of help from,” as in We finally found your house, no thanks to the confusing map you drew. This usage, first recorded in 1633, is about a hundred years older than the first term, recorded only in 1737.

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And DWP is well below the national average in leaky pipes, he said, thanks to sophisticated monitoring and management techniques.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

This convenience is thanks to a huge overnight workforce, from warehouse workers like Jang to delivery drivers.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

In 2000, measles was declared eradicated in the United States, thanks to vaccination.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

The MAS uses the exchange rate as a policy tool for maintaining price stability, thanks to Singapore’s small and open economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

A hush fell over the island as the animals gave quiet thanks to the wild robot.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown