culprit
Example Sentences
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He might not be sure that the flu vaccine caused his voice disorder, but he’s willing to list it as a culprit.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
"A novel aspect of the paper was our use of powerful mass spectrometry sequencing to identify molecular mimicry between the adenovirus vector protein and the PF4 culprit target," she says.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Free apps that offer VPNs are often a big culprit, Kilmer says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Recession was the most frequent culprit, responsible for driving losses of 10% or greater in eight of the 12 examples.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
His inability to straighten his knees all the way may have been the culprit, preventing him from locking his forelegs in the upright position.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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