as in causes
the most important part of something or the reason for something
He acts as if making money is the be-all and end-all of human existence.
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Noun
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Their official causes of death are still pending further assessments, including toxicology reports.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026 -
In still other moments today, local leaders and survivors plan to weigh in on the recovery process and call for accountability over the causes and responses to the blazes.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Social determinants of health are the parts of ourselves and our environments that drive our health status.—
Jill Inderstrodt,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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Moore suggests focusing on the social determinants of health — providing stable housing and a strong education, for instance — in addition to intervention work.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Be-all and end-alls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be-all%20and%20end-alls. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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