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  • present participle of cause.
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In addition to causing death and illness directly, extreme heat can exacerbate heart, lung and kidney disease, as well as mental health problems, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

At Slovakia's Gabcikovo dam, further upstream again, lock operations have slowed down, causing longer waiting times, and captains are being urged to check their vessels' navigability.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Under this traditional model, kings, priests, and other powerful leaders gained control of wealth and resources, causing the divide between rich and poor to expand.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

He did this by causing one of the weirdest and funniest political scandals of the modern era.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Somebody new was coming into the parking lot and causing a stir.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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