causes

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Several different forces can trigger this activity, including heat from the Sun, collisions or extremely rapid spinning that causes the object to break apart.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

If they want to project an image of being a force for good, supporting worthwhile causes, then they need their financial affairs to reflect that and seem above reproach.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Researchers are still debating the reading recession’s causes — as well as which elements have been most crucial in the districts with beyond-the-norm improvement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Bayer earlier this year proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve claims that its flagship herbicide causes cancer, which the company denies, and is simultaneously pursuing a case before the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The second edition of Of Natural Magic had been worked through carefully to remove possible causes of offence.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton