cause
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Although it wasn't significant in Emily's case, some types of hair are more absorbent than others, and this can cause major problems, according to experienced family barrister Sarah Branson.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The cause of the collapse is not known.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The chemical is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans, and can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms with exposure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The tank contains a toxic chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which makes acrylic plastics and can cause eye, skin and breathing issues, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
“Furry little troublemakers. This one is no exception. He tends to cause chaos wherever he goes.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing cause
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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