Because of A (strong emphasis)
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健康であればこそ、楽しく過ごせる。
I can enjoy living specifically because of my health.
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あなたを大切に思えばこそ心配してしまう。
I worry precisely because I care about you.
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Grammar usage notes
「~ばこそ」is an old speaking style compared to からこそ / こそ
ばこそ is used to emphasize a strong reason, often with a sense of exclusivity, like saying “precisely because.” It implies that the quality or condition is essential to achieving the outcome.
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