causing

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No fuel resulted in engine shutdown, causing a loss of power and lift.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For those who know of exorcisms primarily from horror movies, the news of a professional exorcist in the nation’s capital causing drama may have been a bit confounding.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz after the war began on Feb. 28, causing oil prices to soar and disrupting a critical waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

When the eggs hatch into maggots, the maggots eat live tissue, causing a worsening, often painful and foul-smelling wound, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He even grinned, causing Trey’s head to swivel between us in confusion.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith