cause
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He’s also worried about how levered exchange-traded funds, particularly those based on single stocks, could cause problems for markets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
In January, Nestlé recalled some of its infant formula products after tests found they contained a toxin that can cause vomiting.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
While the allegations were not focused on West Ham, they will cause huge concern.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Edison is keeping crucial documents of the cause of last year’s deadly Eaton fire secret, a legal strategy it has used to shield what happened in at least seven other fires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“It’s obvious that Gladys Herdman got that poor little boy to knock himself silly and cause a big commotion, and then she went to the cafeteria and walked off with every last cookie!”
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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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