cause
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Although it wasn't significant in Emily's case, some types of hair are more absorbent than others, and this can cause major problems, according to experienced family barrister Sarah Branson.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Authorities say the cause of the disaster is still under investigation, but initial findings show Tongzhou Group, the company operating the privately-owned coal mine had committed "serious illegal violations".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The government has urged African nations to address the economic and governance crises that cause people to flock to South Africa, the continent's most industrialised country.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
An explosion could severely damage buildings and cause significant harm in the area around the plant, fire authorities said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
On that Wall Street people didn’t walk out of their firms and cause trouble for their former bosses by writing a book about them.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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