causal

Example Sentences

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We must confront the causal factors of antisemitism honestly and address antisemitism where it is most common and most virulent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

However, after deeper analysis, only tyrosine showed a consistent and potentially causal relationship with reduced life expectancy in men.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Critics add that the causal link between social media and teen mental-health problems remains unproven.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

There is a strong causal link between saturated fat intake and heart health.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

She can state the cause first or the effect first, and the causal force can either make something happen or prevent it from happening.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker