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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of cause.

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Examples

  • “Joy Wells,” said Morris, looking as if the mere utterance of her name caused him pain.

    Unearthly Asylum P. J. Bracegirdle 2010

  • “Joy Wells,” said Morris, looking as if the mere utterance of her name caused him pain.

    Unearthly Asylum P. J. Bracegirdle 2010

  • In fact, the ambiguity of the title caused many teachers to be beaten arbitrarily.

    OX-GHOSTS AND SNAKE-DEMONS N A 2008

  • In fact, the ambiguity of the title caused many teachers to be beaten arbitrarily.

    Archive 2008-08-01 N A 2008

  • Again, she wondered who Sanji was, and why just hearing the name caused him such anguish.

    Naughty or Nice MELANIE GEORGE 2004

  • Again, she wondered who Sanji was, and why just hearing the name caused him such anguish.

    Naughty or Nice MELANIE GEORGE 2004

  • Again, she wondered who Sanji was, and why just hearing the name caused him such anguish.

    Naughty or Nice MELANIE GEORGE 2004

  • The mention of his name caused the woman to scowl quite belligerently, and the dog gave another low growl.

    Not So Innocent Laura Lee Guhrke 2002

  • Just the mention of his name caused a pang in her heart.

    Chasing a Rogue Victoria Malvey 2002

  • The mention of his name caused the woman to scowl quite belligerently, and the dog gave another low growl.

    Not So Innocent Laura Lee Guhrke 2002

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