culprit
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American Express fell about 4.3% with analysts pointing to slower-than-hoped growth as the culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
OpenAI on Tuesday said it was the culprit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
So even with a possible culprit identified, the outbreak may get bigger before it gets smaller.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Cyclospora cayetanensi, the culprit responsible, is a microscopic parasite that attacks the intestinal tract, typically spread by unwashed produce like lettuce and green onions.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Headmarveller Rivera plucked the culprit from Samaira's grip.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
There are more obvious culprits for HHS’s failure to protect Americans from this outbreak.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Listing agents are also culprits in this pattern, as they want to work with the celebrity and oblige their unrealistic expectations,” he explains.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Crisps, chocolate bars and ice cream are identified as the culprits of this tendency, which the study viewed as "representing an early form of self-medication".
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Most experts say storms and geography are the primary culprits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The culprits were a handful of plant species, including wheat, rice and potatoes.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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