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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U.S. professional and business services added 70,000 jobs in October, easing fears that artificial intelligence is causing a white-collar job apocalypse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
"It is absolutely crucial that listings sites, when integrating AI into their operations, apply the technology responsibly to avoid causing confusion for users at any point in the process," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The Australian government has deployed a military transport aircraft to help Indonesia put out wildfires in Borneo that are causing toxic haze across the region, both countries have said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
“This is the pain trade causing so much damage,” Turnquist wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
They would hum and then either slam or gently bob their thunderous tails on the sheets of water, causing ripples.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
