be caused
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Instead, the increase in BMI seen between about ages 5 and 7 appears to be caused by the growth of muscle and other lean tissue.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The explosion, suspected to be caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the capital of the resource-rich province of Balochistan on Thursday, sparking a rescue operation that ran through the night.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The fire, which originated on the first floor, was believed to be caused by electrical issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
NI water added that pollution incidents could also be caused by "inappropriate flushing" of items such as baby wipes.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The only real certainty was the disruption that would be caused by long-distance travel and the myriad other difficulties inherent in building a complex structure far from home.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
