cause
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Kim Sung-hee, director of Workers' Institute for the Industrial and Labour Policy, said that while the strike could cause losses, "they are unlikely to be irreversible".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
ABT-263 has drawn interest because it can target senescent cells, but oral senolytic drugs may cause side effects because they circulate through the body.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
It would be a big call to opt for the 18-year-old but Corteen-Coleman has done her cause no harm.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Shaylee’s cause of death was ruled an accident, and the Los Angeles Police Department dropped its investigation into the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Emma and I didn’t cause this mess, but I bet Melanie and Hannah would appreciate a clean home.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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