be caused
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"That could be caused by the two planets spiraling closer and closer to each other," Tzanidakis said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
California’s high TB rates could be caused by a large portion of the population traveling to areas where TB is endemic, said Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director for UCI Health Epidemiology and Infection Prevention.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Injury can be caused by being hit in the head by a thrown or struck object.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
For instance, a 2-point VIX gain could be caused by a drop in the S&P 500, or by a growing demand for hedges, she added.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026
Zeitoun had a sudden and strange thought, that the pain in his side could be caused not by infection or injury, but by sorrow.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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