cause

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Although Nevada regulators investigated and fined the health practitioners involved in administering the peptides, investigators weren’t able to determine the exact cause of the reaction.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Due to the short distances in the strait, Iran can cause significant damage even with short-range weapons, said Farzin Nadimi, senior fellow with the Washington Institute think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Matt Harrison, operations manager for the centre, said: "It's a really good cause."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Simply put, higher prices at the pump could cause a consumer spending or hiring slowdown, pressuring the economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, some long-term believers stayed true to the cause, unable or unwilling to accept facts.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock