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.
has caused
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present perfectof cause (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That has caused a modest shift lower in the market’s rate expectations that some believe has further to go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"Ultimately, we cannot ignore the fact that the early release scheme has caused untold damage to victims' confidence in the justice system," Dame Nicole added.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Increasing customer choice has caused Nvidia to become a share donor, and many of those customers have chosen Arista,” Zhu said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Polo is the latest in a busy Pacific storm season turbo-charged by the El Nino weather phenomenon that has caused unprecedented warming in the equatorial Pacific.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Mrs. Bell, the myocardial infarction has caused some complications.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
