Phrasal Verbs
to make something happen synonym lead to The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. result in somebody/something doing something These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. Language BankcauseX causes Y
- Childhood obesity can cause/lead to long-term health problems.
- Changes in lifestyle and diet over the last twenty years have caused/led to/resulted in a sharp increase in childhood obesity.
- Several factors, including changes in diet and lifestyle, have contributed to the increase in childhood obesity.
- Research suggests that fast food and soft drinks directly contribute to childhood obesity.
- Genetics, lifestyle, and diet are all important factors in cases of childhood obesity.
- Even small changes in lifestyle and diet can bring about significant weight loss.
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