cause
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The Animal Welfare Act 2006 , externalalready makes it an offence in England and Wales to cause animals unnecessary suffering or to fail to meet their welfare needs.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Excessive blood loss is the leading cause of death from combat injuries, making rapid bleeding control one of the biggest challenges in battlefield medicine.
From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026
An imbalance can cause power plants to fail, resulting in blackouts and difficult repairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Norovirus is very contagious and is America’s leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 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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