causal

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We must confront the causal factors of antisemitism honestly and address antisemitism where it is most common and most virulent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Although current evidence suggests microplastics could worsen conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the authors emphasize that additional studies are needed to confirm a direct causal link.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Critics add that the causal link between social media and teen mental-health problems remains unproven.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

There is a strong causal link between saturated fat intake and heart health.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

If you want to see the effects of a putative causal variable, manipulate that variable alone while holding everything else constant.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker