cause
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The devout Catholic, whose cause for sainthood is advancing in the Vatican, was hit by a tram while on his way to pray at a church.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
County medical examiner released Hasley’s identity Tuesday but had yet to rule on his cause of death.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Jefferies analyst Brent Thill wrote in a note that while a new CEO could cause some near-term “disruption,” long-term investors may “reward bold strategic moves” that could improve the outlook for the company.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Now, if he didn’t like boys who caught animals and could cause them to have bad luck, I was just in for it.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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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