causes

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“Obviously, the aggression causes rifts, and that reduces the willingness of those who are attacked to cooperate,” Romero said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Broadcom’s lukewarm revenue guidance causes a slump in the stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Over time, this causes the black holes to move closer together and orbit faster.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

In many parts of the island, the soil’s high clay content causes deep fractures to form as it dries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And through the great length and continuity of his dominion the memories and causes of innovations die out, because one change always leaves indentations for the construction of another.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli