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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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Recent Examples of generated
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Currently, most thermoelectric devices rely on the longitudinal thermoelectric effect, in which electricity is generated in the same direction as heat flow.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Where Manteris is leery of the era of DraftKings, Walters believes that PASPA’s fall has fuelled job creation, generated tax revenue, and minimized the criminal element in sports gambling.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Back in June 2021, the company generated $250 million.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Currently, most thermoelectric devices rely on the longitudinal thermoelectric effect, in which electricity is generated in the same direction as heat flow.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Where Manteris is leery of the era of DraftKings, Walters believes that PASPA’s fall has fuelled job creation, generated tax revenue, and minimized the criminal element in sports gambling.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Back in June 2021, the company generated $250 million.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generated
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The call created controversy among fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hit back hard, telling Bass on X that the county created the new agency because the existing one — which is partly overseen by Bass appointees — was incapable of tracking its spending.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The violent crash also caused several cars and trucks to break through the concrete wall that divides the northbound and southbound lanes, photos show.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Null said Sacramento’s early fall weather patterns caused a perfect storm for a particularly heavy fog year.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Nets agreed to a multi-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and brought Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round pick and cash considerations to Brooklyn.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the help of interior decorator Poplak, Diana brought a bright high-English style to her three-story marital home.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Protesters marked a second day of rallies and marches after a nationwide strike on Friday prompted a shutdown of schools, workplaces and businesses from coast to coast.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The project had been stalled in regulatory review for nearly two years before the crisis prompted action.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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The first lady was also an executive producer on the project, which was produced by Muse Films, a production company the first lady launched late last year.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our show is produced by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and Josh Billinson of Semafor Media.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The arXiv, as the server came to be called, grew quickly, and spawned sister sites in other disciplines.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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The approach has spawned lots of innovation, the most famous being the development of ubiquitous Post-It Notes, the colorful pads of paper with restickable strips on the back that adhere to virtually any surface.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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