Example Sentences

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The question for investors is whether the mediocre outlook will cause the whole chip rally to grind to a halt.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

McKinney opposes the bifurcation, saying it will cause overlap and confusion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“It will cause Beijing to intensify its efforts to test the boundaries of what it can gain in terms of loosening America’s commitment to Taiwan’s security.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Consumers cannot and should not be completely insulated from global supply shocks, because that will cause even more pain later," Rahul Ahluwalia, founder director of the Foundation for Economic Development, told the BBC.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The balance is delicate and government veterinarians have found that repeated small doses can gradually deplete an animal’s supply of the protective enzyme cholinesterase, so that without warning a minute additional dose will cause poisoning.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson