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causing - definition and meaning
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verb cause .
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Is that what we call causing despair and ripping the country apart?
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
“Not a good idea, Merry,” Ethan said, the nickname causing the ruddy flush on the man’s cheeks to scorch a path down his neck.
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride Melanie George 2006
“Not a good idea, Merry,” Ethan said, the nickname causing the ruddy flush on the man’s cheeks to scorch a path down his neck.
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride Melanie George 2006
You are right about the mountainous terrain causing some interesting anomalies Bob.
Elevation/Altitude 2009
The BofACEO is one of very few who benefited handsomely from the financial crisis and may have had a part in causing the disaster, he don't deserve squat!
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The study includes an attribution analysis that employs 23 global climate models to determine whether manmade global warming lurks behind the trends, or whether natural factors are the primary player in causing changes in the NASH.
Southeast rainfall more variable as climate warms Andrew Freedman 2010
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can infect the lungs causing fatal pneumonia or the brain causing encephalitis.
Vaccines and Society 2010
Xie overestimates the dangers of high prices and empty apartments, because he wrongly dismisses the role leverage plays in causing bubbles.
The Three Big Dangers For China's Real Estate Sector Shaun Rein 2010
FWIW, I oppose both exemptions, but I never claimed that either played a significant role in causing the financial crisis.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Do We Need to Subsidize Homeownership to Preserve Our National Identity? 2010
Ilya Somin: FWIW, I oppose both exemptions, but I never claimed that either played a significant role in causing the financial crisis.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Do We Need to Subsidize Homeownership to Preserve Our National Identity? 2010
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