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Example Sentences

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"We are aware of the concern that this incident will cause the local community. We have already made three arrests and our investigation continues."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Rolling Stone didn’t say where Gadson died or specify a cause but said the drummer’s wife, Barbara, had confirmed the news; she told the magazine that Gadson had experienced a fall recently and undergone surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

However, they can cause serious side effects, especially when used over long periods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

I wanted to keep chasing the feeling that came from being on the right side of a righteous cause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“We were doing the sort of things that might cause your investors to yell at you,” said Jamie, “but we didn’t get yelled at by investors because we didn’t have any investors.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis