Example Sentences

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Open champion had brain surgery on Sept. 18 to remove a tumor that had been causing bizarre and frightening spells of fear and anxiety centered around death.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

On June 7, Francis underwent surgery under general anesthesia on what is known as an incisional hernia, typically the consequence of previous operations, that had been causing painful intestinal blockages.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2023

The next day, he was sent down to triple-A Salt Lake, particularly to work on his slider, which had been causing many of his struggles.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2022

Henry had been causing 10-man Everton all sorts of problems on the left throughout the second half and it was no surprise when the goal came.

From BBC • May 15, 2022

Her fourth choice had been causing her problems, but it had been on the very day when rude applause interrupted a play that she had made the fourth and final choice for her team.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg