cause

Example Sentences

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The cause of death, the brother-in-law was told, was cardiac arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Bainton said the aim of surgery is always to remove the affected tissue while preserving healthy organs, but that this can be challenging because endometriosis can cause fibrosis and may infiltrate nearby structures.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While small doses of radiation may do some damage, they are unlikely to affect enough atoms to cause real trouble.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland