- present participle of cause.
causing
Example Sentences
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Instead, they expect a prolonged series of halting starts and stops to the conflict, causing flows through the Strait of Hormuz to continuously fluctuate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
Nonetheless, the idea that books are being pulped is causing unease.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Maybe the growth of data centers will mean more electricity produced, causing prices to level out or drop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
But it’s causing a stir in Hollywood because we’re losing some mainstays of the show, and that’s writing for a variety series, but also taking a big hit is the limited series or movie categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Deutsche Bank CDO salesman—a fellow named Ryan Stark—had been assigned to keep an eye on Eisman and prevent him from causing trouble.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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