Example Sentences

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It boosts temperatures and precipitation and causes flooding and droughts in much of the world.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He met his wife, Amy Gertner, took a role in town government and joined community groups supporting food banks and other causes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Over time, this causes the black holes to move closer together and orbit faster.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Broadcom’s lukewarm revenue guidance causes a slump in the stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Aristotle explained natural processes in terms of four causes: formal, final, material and efficient.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton