cause
noun
a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect.
are causing
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present progressiveof cause.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The bond moves are causing pain in the mortgage market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
But the growth rate has caught the attention of some investment professionals who worry the attractive yields are causing some to overlook, or otherwise miss, the risks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said "no stone will be left unturned" to solve the killings, acknowledging "these incidents are causing fear and uncertainty in our communities, and especially among women".
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
"If chronic Helicobacter infections are causing health issues in these animals, it could have implications not only for individual whale health, but for entire populations -- especially for species that are already vulnerable."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Why don’t they see the cruelty they are causing?
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
