cause for

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

Used to link a reason to a resulting feeling or situation (e.g., cause for alarm).

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Examples (10)

  • There is no cause for alarm.
  • Her declining health is giving us great cause for concern.
  • The large discrepancy in pay was a significant cause for resentment among the staff.
  • The team's recent victory is a cause for celebration.
  • His sudden change in behavior was cause for suspicion.
  • The latest economic data gives little cause for optimism.
  • If the symptoms persist, there might be cause for a doctor's visit.
  • The judge found there was no just cause for terminating the contract.
  • A sudden drop in stock prices is always a cause for panic among investors.
  • The children's laughter was a welcome cause for joy in the quiet house.