causal factor

Example Sentences

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It says the primary causal factor for the implosion was the firm's failure to follow "established engineering protocols" for safety and testing.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

But both the French and American agencies state that, in order to understand the full safety implications of the accident, it’s important to list every causal factor.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The 12-person jury found Chauvin, 45, guilty on all charges including second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, concluding that the ex-cop's actions were a "substantial causal factor" in Floyd's death.

From Fox News • Apr. 20, 2021

It was an important causal factor in this whole thing.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2013

Owing to the fact that this affection does not spread as an epizootic and that its causal factor is a fungus, the name sporotrichosis has been suggested.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.