causes
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There are potentially several causes of lower frequency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Vessel strikes and entanglements are leading causes of whale deaths, according to advocacy groups and government trackers worldwide.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
A Network Rail spokesperson said no damage to the structure was found, but added "bridge strikes remain one of the biggest causes of disruption on the railway".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Wildlife officials could not determine the cause of the injuries but suspected that a vehicle may have struck the cougar, as collisions are among the leading causes of wildlife mortalities in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
This makes leprosy one of the world’s leading causes of preventable disability.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
