causes

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It used to be said that infidelity and money woes were the main causes of broken marriages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

There are many secular groups that address specific causes without requiring belief in the divine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Existing studies show correlations rather than proof that altered creatine metabolism directly causes depression, and the disorder itself involves many biological pathways.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

Away from the limelight, Keith had long devoted time to public causes and her OBE was upgraded to a CBE in 2007 in recognition of her charity work.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Third, how do laws of nature work as causes?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton