その犯人は凶悪な事件を次々と引き起こした。
The criminal committed one atrocious crime after another.
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不注意な一言が、予期せぬ大きなトラブルを引き起こした。
A careless word caused unexpected major trouble.
その事件は、怪しい二人組によって引き起こされた。
That incident was caused by a suspicious duo.
その工場からの排水が環境汚染を引き起こしているのは、地域住民にとって大問題だ。
The fact that wastewater from that factory is causing environmental pollution is a big problem for local residents.
この病気は細菌によって引き起こされる.
This disease is caused by bacteria.
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Commonly used for causing events, incidents, or problems to occur.
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