cause to be
Example Sentences
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Three major potential catalysts for the chip maker’s shares have come and gone without making an impression, but investors still have cause to be patient.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
That said, Asia’s better-than-expected export performance last year gives cause to be optimistic about 2026, largely thanks to the region’s position as a major winner from the AI boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
You have cause to be concerned, statistically speaking.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
Like Rangers, they had cause to be anxious and negative, playing it tight and hoping for the best.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
“Not every man is what he seems, and a prince especially has good cause to be wary... but go too far down that road, and the mistrust can poison you, make you sour and fearful.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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