cause
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For hearing loss, treatment depends on the cause and severity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
He champions a cause popular with European regulators: tech sovereignty, or reducing reliance on American and Chinese tech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The upcoming SpaceX IPO could cause temporary downward pressure on Tesla shares as investors may shift funds.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
That is largely because some with low-risk prostate cancer opt instead for active monitoring, rather than immediate treatment, since these cancers are very slow growing and may not cause harm.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Father relit the candle and joined his wife in hunting for the cause of the odd noises.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing cause
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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