cause
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“We’ve seen nothing that would give us cause to intervene.”
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
For many years, researchers suspected that genetic damage inside mitochondria was the primary cause of their decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
In January, Nestlé recalled some of its infant formula products after tests found they contained a toxin that can cause vomiting.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He’s also worried about how levered exchange-traded funds, particularly those based on single stocks, could cause problems for markets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
"How arrogant, that Knight of the White Moon," Don Quixote thought, "and what a ridiculous cause for a challenge! No beauty comes near Dulcinea's."
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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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