cause
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The cause of a fire that broke out at a housing association tenement under refurbishment in Glasgow is under investigation, police have said.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
They don’t want to be the ones that cause a recession by tightening too much, too quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“If there was a credible plan that would cause this to be either slowed down or, you know, even held in stasis for a period of time, I would likely support that,” Gates said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
"The actual cause of the incident will be determined by the FAA and the NTSB," he added, referring to the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
‘You’re doing a great job, boys. We won’t cause you any more difficulties.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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In “Digger,” he returns to serious cinema caked in prosthetics playing an oil baron who causes a global meltdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
This causes chaos for commuters who are forced to get on replacement buses.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Jourdane spent his life championing the causes he believed in, such as safe conditions for workers, voting rights and standing up for the oppressed, his family said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
They also suggested the EU should be ready to ask a court to block access to platforms temporarily if necessary "once other powers have been exhausted and where an infringement persists and causes serious harm".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Just as multiplying by zero causes the number line to collapse into a point, the vanishing point has caused most of the universe to sit in a tiny dot.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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For now, CAR-T treatment generally comes only after other treatments have failed, in part because of potential side effects such as inflammation caused by the infusion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Lisa Vincent, who set up the community interest company after hearing stories of children presenting with diseases caused by malnutrition, said the situation was "unacceptable" and she wanted the challenge to raise awareness.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The Lancaster County coroner has now determined that measles caused one infant’s death.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Last week, revelations came out that it wasn’t just one AI thingamajig that had caused this chaos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Herdmans, who caused all the trouble in the first place, got $6.50.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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Young people are "more inquisitive" and ask more questions than their elders, who Miller said sometimes hesitate to challenge him for fear of causing offense.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
A common assumption has been that these compounds are largely expelled from the body without causing major metabolic effects.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
In its defense, Finch does not advertise itself as fixing the root of what is causing us to be so unwell.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
Hail can also be a big problem, potentially cracking windscreens or causing engine problems.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Here, the sun burned high in the sky, causing the grasses to glow a calming green.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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