cause
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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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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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