cause
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After accounting for other factors that could affect the results, participants who performed 90-119 minutes of strength training per week had a 13% lower risk of death from any cause.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
While we remain positive on continued growth in AI demand and are positioned accordingly, we recognize that a scientific breakthrough could cause a shift in the infrastructure necessary to deliver AI services.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The root cause was economics: Construction costs exceeded achievable sale prices, creating an appraisal gap that kept builders on the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Danny shouted, but one look at Mr. Garner’s face and Danny knew it was a lost cause.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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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