Example sentences of "[noun sg] can [adv] cause [noun] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Experts explain that exercise can not cause heart disease or a tendency to accumulate cholesterol , both of which are genetically determined characteristics and can not be ‘ brought on ’ by external factors .
2 The sympathetic system can also cause bowel movement so that the contents of the gut are voided promptly , making the body lighter and therefore faster-moving .
3 It would be easy to conclude from this research that fat can actually cause heart disease but with so many other factors to be taken into consideration it is impossible to make such a simple statement .
4 Medicines mentioned in The Eyes Might Have It section can also cause skin problems .
5 Potassium deficiency can also cause muscle weakness , but is perhaps more significantly linked with its effect on the mind , and in particular with both depression and mental confusion .
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