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205 entries under cause topic. ×

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pith(noun, start, idea, base)
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pretext(noun, reason, base, call)
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producer(noun, influence, reason, base)
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proof(noun, reason, base, call)
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provenance(source, origin, derivation)
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provenience(noun, source, origin, derivation)
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push(noun, charge, drive, energy)
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rationalization(noun, action, reason, explanation)
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rock bottom(expression, source, origin)
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seat(reason, source, basis, justification)
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sense(noun, account, resolution, description)
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shot in the arm(noun, expression, idiom, charge)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, action)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, reason)
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stimulant(noun, charge, drug, passion)
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sting(noun, charge, boost, spur)
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stuff(noun, drive, start, push)
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substratum(reason, source, basis, justification)
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turn-on(noun, charge, start, boost)
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underpinning(reason, source, basis, justification)
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