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[kawz] / kɔz /




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Another issue is that rising temperatures cause rain to reach high altitudes where it used to only snow, leading to slope failures, rock and ice falls, and other disasters.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Both were called to the cause by the organization’s founder Fred Ross Sr. — Huerta in Stockton and Chávez in San Jose — and later united over their common concern for farmworkers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The cause of the latest disaster, which happened on a straight stretch of track in sunny, dry conditions, was unknown.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Pain medications can provide relief but may cause unwanted side effects, while physical therapy and regular exercise can help improve joint function.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

It was all in a good cause, of course – putting out the fire before the privy could burn down to the seat.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

This makes it prone to blistering and causes her significant mobility issues.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Pearson has called for addressing the root causes of crime by improving schools and economic opportunities instead of a singular focus on incarceration.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

“Even though I talk well, it causes me great anxiety to go up in front of the City Commission,” she confessed.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Voice actor Eric Bauza died Sunday of natural causes at age 46.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Patrice is back on-screen, talking about how racism causes anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

The owners couldn’t say with certainty what caused their balance to balloon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed in recent years in local, state and federal courtrooms across the country with various claims about alleged harms to children and teenagers caused by social media companies.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Although this does not establish that GLP-1 caused the improvement, it suggests that changes originating in the digestive system may be connected to muscle function as well as pain.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

Sentiment fell sharply in forecasts for October after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran caused oil prices to spike.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Waggling her upside-down head from side to side to keep the pigtails in motion had caused her to feel a little green.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

“It’s already causing inflationary pressure,” she said during a moderated conversation at the New York Fed recently.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Record-hot ocean-water temperatures off California are causing seawater levels to be 1.25 to 1.8 feet higher than they would be just from the movement of the moon, Earth and sun, scientists say.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Someone can admit their responsibility for causing harm and sincerely apologize, which is the most constructive path for all involved.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

Carrick may take responsibility for poor results but there is far more than that causing unrest at Manchester United just now.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

He didn't know whether to shout with relief—or clobber Specimen for causing him so much worry.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville


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