cause
Example Sentences
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Several explosions occurred inside the building while crews were on scene, the cause of which was not immediately clear, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
The fallout could ultimately cause limited disruption to Iranian oil production, with energy infrastructure completely spared, or spur possible retaliation by Iran—or anything in between, Dhar said.
"Suspensions are never easy. They cause harm," he said.
From BBC
The government investigation into the cause of the fire has not yet been released.
From Los Angeles Times
An annual mortality review, commissioned by NHS England and released in 2025, had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable.
From BBC
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