as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the mix of icy conditions and rush-hour traffic resulted in a number of accidents on the interstate
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026 -
The difference in strain causes the structures to naturally curl upward.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Naomi Fry says that this iteration brings with it a fresh sense of authenticity and vulnerability.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Regulating heat in these systems creates the right conditions for peak efficiency and performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Plug-in solar generates electricity rather than consumes it.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Oates does a wonderful job with her beautiful voice and violin.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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More comparable to Barça's democratic model are fellow Spanish clubs Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, and Portuguese majors Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which have leadership elections, while not holding the same rank as Barça does as an elite soccer club.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Results (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/results%20%28in%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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