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

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1 This kind of mismatch is not so obvious as the other , but it should not be forgotten , as it can cause difficulty in understanding .
2 • High levels of algae or even ‘ oxygenating weed ’ in a pond on a hot , sunny day can cause supersaturation with oxygen produced by the plants during photosynthesis .
3 Although innocuous in processing , it can cause corrosion of iron piping .
4 Shorter wavelengths than this can cause damage to animal tissue and so they are not used by any life , except us .
5 Needles can be produced by simply pulling Leitz capillary on an electrode puller but such hollow needles can cause damage to tissue if they break because of the ensuing capillary action , Solid needles are preferable both for this reason and also because they have greater mechanical strength .
6 Both these factors can cause lack of concentration and apathy .
7 It is worth remembering that with increasing age , the symptoms of cystitis may be less dramatic but it can cause incontinence of urine .
8 But a very few aphids transmitting a virus can cause havoc to sugar beet , for instance .
9 Obstructions , such as high ground , between you and the transmitter can cause loss of reception .
10 Also , any obstruction such as high ground between you and the transmitter can cause loss of reception .
11 Its build-up in the body can cause death by liver or kidney failure .
12 Hitting the throat can cause death by asphyxiation , haemorrhage or blood clotting .
13 In Chapter 2 , 11 aspects of contemporary society which can cause trouble for religion were outlined .
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