causal

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However, a written judgement approved by Employment Judge Dawn Shotter concluded "there was no causal connection between his disability and the gross misconduct Mr McGinty was accused of".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

His claims are not backed by evidence, as research has not found a clear causal link between antidepressants and violence, for example.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

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

Although current evidence suggests microplastics could worsen conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the authors emphasize that additional studies are needed to confirm a direct causal link.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 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