In his lecture, the philosopher argued that formal causes play a crucial role in explaining the development of living organisms.

He had a soft spot for lost causes, so he always offered help when others walked away.

The archaeologist argued that material causes like soil composition and water exposure had accelerated the artifact's decay.

In the experiment, efficient causes were identified as the primary drivers of the observed behavior.

The philosophers debated whether multiple first causes could explain the universe's origin.

In the film festival's discussion, the director defended rebels without causes as complex characters rather than mere delinquents.

The journalist covered the case relentlessly, turning it into a national cause célèbre that divided public opinion.

Trying to convince him to change his risky habits was a lost cause, but I couldn't stop trying.

Scholars have noted that the term First Cause was often used as an alternative spelling of first cause in medieval writings.

Philosophers debated whether the universe requires a first cause that itself is uncaused.