To write more concisely, use the conjunction because to replace the wordy expression by reason of the fact that or by virtue of the fact that.
- Wordy: Jackie couldn’t finish the yard work by reason of the fact that it rained all weekend.
- Concise: Jackie couldn’t finish the yard work because it rained all weekend.
- Wordy: By virtue of the fact that the meeting ended early, Chris was able to get in a game of golf.
- Concise: Because the meeting ended early, Chris was able to get in a game of golf.
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