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.
causing
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present participleof cause.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The financial strain is already causing developers to pare back on new construction and instead buy distressed properties at a sharp discount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Sullivan has argued that medical countermeasures should be developed more broadly for pathogens capable of causing severe illness or death in humans, rather than focusing only on viruses already known to cause frequent outbreaks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The Romanian filmmaker’s stoic drama is designed to provoke viewers in opposite directions, snaring them in waiting traps and causing them to concede in agony, “You have a point!”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
PC Chris Johnson, 56, pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey to causing her death by dangerous driving.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Still I did not learn and I continued to challenge them, often causing the team to get tangled.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
