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.
was causing
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past progressiveof cause.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued that construction was causing irreversible damage to a historical landmark.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
However, analysts said the simmering US-Canada trade row was causing some uncertainty, while the big event on the agenda this week is Nvidia's second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Kathy Ruemmler made the decision on her own to resign from her roles” because she felt that the media attention was causing a distraction for the bank, said Goldman Sachs spokesman Tony Fratto.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
To determine what was causing the strange circular marches, the team tested several possible explanations, including magnetic fields and different types of lighting.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Her tale was causing the witches of Serafina Pekkala’s clan to listen with awe and fear and disbelief.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
