cause
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"But any of them can cause significant damage or even destroy potential satellites."
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
She promises to read Saxberger’s poetry at the performance, which could create just the sort of viral moment that might cause him finally to undergo the condition promised in the title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Public health officials are working with local health departments to actively monitor cyclosporiasis cases statewide to determine if there are potential outbreaks here, and identify a possible cause for the increase in cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
For example, they said new viruses with the potential to cause disease "should not be pursued".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The sound seemed to cause even the wind in the chimney to hush a little.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
"If it goes straight into a river, it causes eutrophication. The whole ecology of the river is damaged, and the river is dying."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
New research from Lund University has identified how specific risk factors are associated with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, the two most common causes of dementia.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
How has using this spotlight and your voice for causes that are important to you deepened your experience with “The Pitt”?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
As a result, investors may then choose to unwind those positions, which causes dealers to adjust their hedges.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
“We could pick other causes, too,” I say.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Detectives believe the Valley Springs man caused the Gann fire that started earlier that day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
That caused a run on Circle coins, which caused it to break its dollar peg and fall to about 87 cents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
She said the significant stress made her worry about her unborn child and caused her to "spiral" on some occasions.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Rumours, messages and groups that caused this crisis" mainly appeared on Facebook and WhatsApp, said Madrigal, although it was impossible to determine "who or what ignited the flame".
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Mrs. Wendleken was mad because the newspaper article didn’t say it was Leroy Herdman’s snake that caused all this trouble, and she was mad at the principal because he wouldn’t say so either.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
But, joking aside, he emphasizes that some of these diseases can be very serious, causing encephalitis, neurological impairment, and death.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Artists can buy insurance to cover missed dates, but some deem it too expensive, and policies may exclude the health condition causing them trouble—or the insurance company might fight the claim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
These sublethal effects can be compared to the way an over-the-counter antihistamine may relieve allergy symptoms while also causing drowsiness.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
"When you look at the evidence it's always the sand that hasn't been cooled that ends up causing that injury."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
I asked, the anger within me growing as it devoured the hurt and the pain the knowledge was causing.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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