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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The basis of Greenfield’s decision was a dispute with Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s ability to pursue activist and social justice causes, which are important to the company’s founders.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025 -
By practicing toxic positivity, some bosses perpetuate dysfunctional environments without addressing the root causes.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 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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Many infectious diseases are lethal only for the poor; they are layered atop comorbidities and chronic conditions produced by social and commercial determinants of health.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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