cause
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Jane Fonda, the two-time Academy Award-winning actress and activist, struck up a friendship with Sarris through a shared cause.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The confirmation of H5 spread has the potential to cause significant disruptions.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Deutsche Bahn said in a statement that the cause of the disruption, which had affected internal communication channels, "has now been identified" and technicians are working "diligently to resolve the issue".
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
For example, laws requiring age verification can cause significant privacy problems by forcing companies to identify users and collect more data about them—including biometric information.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
“I know when a horse is broke to harness, and this one surely is. I’ll make sure he doesn’t cause any more trouble. Come along now, Eddie. I’ll bring you someplace you can rest.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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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