ultimate cause
Example Sentences
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But their proceedings displayed a certain lack of seriousness about tackling the ultimate cause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Resuming the studies could pose challenges, and will likely depend on what doctors determine was the ultimate cause of the patient’s death.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025
In each case, humans were the ultimate cause.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
The state tried to diminish the importance of Dr. Baker’s autopsy findings as only a starting point in determining the ultimate cause of death.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2021
Something must be the ultimate cause of motion.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
