cause and effect
Example Sentences
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Because the study was observational, it cannot prove cause and effect.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Their experiments focused on a specific scenario, repeated mild brain injury, and used CTE tissue to provide supporting observations rather than direct proof of cause and effect.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
The editors of the London Review of Books aren’t conspicuous Trump fans, but they are appreciators of cause and effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
However, the researchers note that the findings show a correlation, not cause and effect, and that factors like motivation or self-discipline may also influence outcomes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Impermanence, cause and effect, suffering, desire, the precious nature of life.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
