cause

Example Sentences

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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

"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

We leave out my days of caring for her in secret on Mom’s advice—the whole CJC thing is meant to stay confidential—and make out like this was a cause we stumbled upon.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz