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Recent Examples of causal
This means understanding the causal relationship between stakeholder investments and core business performance in real-time and on a company-specific basis.
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Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Masashi Kitazawa, professor of Environmental & Occupational Health at UC Irvine, said the study further strengthens the possible causal link between particulate matter and Alzheimer's disease.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The agency ultimately concluded that the available evidence did not establish a causal link between the medications and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
So that's considered to be proof basically of a causal effect between a drug and a symptom.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Martin Whittaker, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Masashi Kitazawa, professor of Environmental & Occupational Health at UC Irvine, said the study further strengthens the possible causal link between particulate matter and Alzheimer's disease.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The agency ultimately concluded that the available evidence did not establish a causal link between the medications and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
So that's considered to be proof basically of a causal effect between a drug and a symptom.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
Adjective
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The renovation was designed by Sage Studio, the in-house creative team of the hotel’s management company, Sage Hospitality, and DLR Group, a global design firm.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most people are here for an easy getaway in the area—creative types on low-key weekend escapes from Los Angeles and couples who want something chic but unfussy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Joseph is respected by peers and faculty for his constructive feedback, reliability, and leadership in exhibitions and productions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Engages in effective conflict resolution Handling conflict in a healthy and constructive way is a key trait of a partner who would make a good parent, explains Chicvak.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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