this was because

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this was because(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. esto se debió a
We paid $20 for two sandwiches. This was because we were really hungry and there weren't any other options.Pagamos $20 por dos sándwiches. Esto se debió a que teníamos mucho hambre y no había otras opciones.
b. esto fue debido a
I studied business administration, but this was because it was what my Dad wanted.Estudié administración de empresas, pero esto fue debido a lo que mi papá quería.
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