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Example Sentences
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Lauzen launched her effort in 1998, assuming that pointing out the imbalance would cause doors to swing open for women in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times
High-fat diets can cause inflammation and fat accumulation in the liver, leading to a condition known as steatotic liver disease.
From Science Daily
A spokesperson for Disney did not confirm that the boulder was the cause of the incident, but told CBS News, the BBC's US partner, that "a prop moved off its track".
From BBC
Often it has to do with treatment of a weaker party; often it’s directed toward an individual or cause that can’t repay you.
"Long waits for community and elective care are unacceptable at any age, but this is especially true for children where delays can cause irreversible and lifelong harm if care isn't provided during critical developmental windows," Prof Turner said.
From BBC
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