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The model uses a deep-learning natural language processing architecture to extract causal relationships between products, services, and their impacts from the scientific literature, and consolidates this information with economic data to produce quantitative estimates of corporate net impact.
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Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
Whitmore is cautious not to draw causal links.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
While there is clearly a correlation, or a connection, between salary and collective bargaining, there is not enough fine-grain data to draw a direct, causal link between the two.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
To calculate the estimates, researchers Altonji and co-author Zhengren Zhu, a professor at Vassar College, used administrative data from the Texas Education Research Center to develop causal estimates for 121 specific advanced degrees.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
Whitmore is cautious not to draw causal links.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
While there is clearly a correlation, or a connection, between salary and collective bargaining, there is not enough fine-grain data to draw a direct, causal link between the two.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
To calculate the estimates, researchers Altonji and co-author Zhengren Zhu, a professor at Vassar College, used administrative data from the Texas Education Research Center to develop causal estimates for 121 specific advanced degrees.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
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With a particular emphasis on Europe and China, this quickly evolved into the idea of a creative residency to support Chinese design talent through the Kering ecosystem.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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Go at sunset for creative cocktails (the current menu is inspired by the golden age of cinema) and panoramic views.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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There’s also a program called Creative Collectives where YouTube will bring creators from across the globe together to talk shop and trade ideas, as well as speak to execs and members of their internal product teams who can offer constructive feedback.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The way leaders address disagreement or failure is critical; supportive, constructive responses and a genuine attitude always reinforce trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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