be caused
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Instead, the increase in BMI seen between about ages 5 and 7 appears to be caused by the growth of muscle and other lean tissue.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The explosion, suspected to be caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the capital of the resource-rich province of Balochistan on Thursday, sparking a rescue operation that ran through the night.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The fire, which originated on the first floor, was believed to be caused by electrical issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
A few oncologists suggested those might be caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, just as cervical and some other cancers are.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Some of the defects and malformations in tomorrow’s children, grimly anticipated by the Office of Vital Statistics, will almost certainly be caused by these chemicals that permeate our outer and inner worlds.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
