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[kawz] / kɔz /




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That is largely because some with low-risk prostate cancer opt instead for active monitoring, rather than immediate treatment, since these cancers are very slow growing and may not cause harm.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“A bear that is 70 pounds can cause significant damage,” Collins said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He didn’t comment on the cause of the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I raise my head and then I see the cause of the sound.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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