cause
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Edison is keeping crucial documents of the cause of last year’s deadly Eaton fire secret, a legal strategy it has used to shield what happened in at least seven other fires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Whatever the cause, the turf war churned up inside information about Pulte and his grandson.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Already a major cause of illness and death, CKD is projected to become the fifth leading cause of premature death globally by 2040.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Instead of moving through quickly, they linger, giving the high winds time to cause severe damage.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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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