as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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But instead of experiencing a powder high, skiers and snowboarders encountered long lift lines, limited terrain and widespread frustration brought on by a strike by ski patrollers.
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David Goodman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Key considerations for women in midlife Women in midlife are most notably affected by hormonal shifts that are brought on by menopause, so altering or playing with any prescription for off-label use can be dangerous.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
Surgical menopause symptoms start more suddenly and are more severe than menopause not brought on by surgery.2
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David Goodman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The lawsuit comes as insurers have been pulling back from California’s home insurance market en masse, often citing the risk of catastrophic events brought on by climate change.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Key considerations for women in midlife Women in midlife are most notably affected by hormonal shifts that are brought on by menopause, so altering or playing with any prescription for off-label use can be dangerous.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
Surgical menopause symptoms start more suddenly and are more severe than menopause not brought on by surgery.2
4.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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Airport-goers be warned: Getting to Sky Harbor International Airport may be even more of a headache than usual this weekend as a major freeway near downtown Phoenix will be closed from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, causing trouble getting in and out of the city, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok lawyers have urged the justices to step in before the law takes effect, saying even a monthlong shutdown would cause the app to lose about one-third of its daily American users and significant advertising revenue.Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The first order of business in the House is its constitutional obligation to elect its speaker, a process that has created high drama in recent years as Kevin McCarthy took 15 ballots to ultimately seize the gavel at the beginning of the 118th Congress.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The convergence of innovation, capital and regulation will define this year as a turning point, creating unparalleled opportunities for those ready to ride the crest.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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In my own experience, one of the most rewarding projects involved a renewable energy startup aiming to bring affordable solar energy to rural areas.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the government could also lose substantial tax revenue, as the social media app generated $5.3 billion in taxes in 2023.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, The Count of Monte Cristo – which was France’s most successful film at the international box office in 2024, generating 3.3M admissions for a €20.7M gross – went straight to TV in Italy, where it was broadcast as a special film event on December 26 and 27 by Canale5.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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The provisions have prompted overpayment issues due to a lack of available data on pensions from noncovered employment, according to the Congressional Research Service.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Seeing blood in the toilet, either from diarrhea or vomiting, should also prompt a doctor’s visit, since this isn’t normal with the stomach flu, Dr. Cao says.Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the digital economy has brought about a new paradigm.Pandwe Gibson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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All our sufferings must therefore be lesser evils that somehow serve to bring about a greater good.Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to Amika Mota, who worked as a firefighter in California’s Chowchilla prison before her release in 2015, during major fires prisoners do a lot of preventive and protective work, like clearing brush or cutting gaps in the vegetation to slow the spread of flames.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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So our parents have no idea about one of the most important things their children are doing.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each student designer produced 12 ensembles featured some traditional as well as creative ideas featuring sustainability and inspired designs regarding self-care and mental health.Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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She’s been invited to sit front row at Saint Laurent, which produced the movie and dressed her for several of her events.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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