200 entries under cause topic. ×

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opening(top, foundation, creation)
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outset(top, opening, source, creation)
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pretext(noun, reason, base, call)
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producer(noun, influence, reason, matter)
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provenance(noun, source, foundation, root)
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provenience(noun, source, foundation, root)
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purpose(noun, reason, object, matter)
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quick(heart, source, center, origin)
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quintessence(noun, quality, start, character)
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rationalization(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, reason)
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soul(noun, quality, start, character)
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square one(expression, top, opening, source)
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stuff(noun, quality, start, character)
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test(noun, law, regulation, study)
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trial(noun, reason, base, call)
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vindication(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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well(supply, source, root, origin)
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whatfor(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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wherefore(noun, reason, base, call)
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