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cause to be



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“Under those circumstances, William might have cause to be worried.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Three major potential catalysts for the chip maker’s shares have come and gone without making an impression, but investors still have cause to be patient.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026

You have cause to be concerned, statistically speaking.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025

Parents have plenty of cause to be alarmed.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

“No cause to be roaming around after dark.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon


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