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Example Sentences

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“The sticking point was always the Strategic Defense Initiative, which Reagan thinks is essential and Gorbachev thinks is a deal-breaker in their common cause of eliminating nuclear weapons,” Wilson says.

From Slate

The potential lack of a treaty is not necessarily cause for panic.

From Slate

She added that despite the men's claims to the contrary, their behaviour had been "intended to cause alarm and distress".

From BBC

As he said sorry to fans from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the first instance, the 55-year-old said it was "not my intention" to cause offence to them.

From BBC

The lift operator said it was co-operating with police and other authorities as the cause of the accident was investigated and safety procedures reviewed.

From BBC