causing

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As a general rule, the individual components of quantum machines become increasingly unruly as they grow larger, causing error rates to spike.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In 1867 he seized the mighty New York Central in a fight with its new management by cutting off New York City from all rail traffic to the interior, causing its stock price to collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The disease gradually breaks down cartilage in the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Abubakr Ben Yusaf was also found guilty of causing death while driving uninsured.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While Love and Rayleigh waves roil Earth’s surface and secondary waves shake solid rock deep within the planet, primary waves travel through Earth’s mantle and core, causing little damage on the surface.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland