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Therefore, Mizell must “show cause” as to why the ballots should be discarded.

Two members were called upon to show cause why they practise a profession contrary to that they have sworn to follow.

I suppose he thought I was going to show cause why his doors ought to have another coat of varnish.

As soon as he could be located writs, summonses, and orders to appear and show cause showered on Joe.

But I take the liberty of throwing the burden upon the reader and asking him to show cause why it does not so apply.

The state's Attorney-General in the meantime cited the railroads into the state courts to show cause for failing to obey.

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On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to show cause, such as: advocate, condone, confirm, countenance, defend, and explain.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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