be caused
Example Sentences
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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
The question is, how high will inflation go, and how much economic damage will be caused?
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
This can easily be caused by the chlorinated hydrocarbons, which, as we have seen, set up changes in liver cells at very low levels of intake.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
