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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) Technological developments have given rise to a new era.

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Recent Examples of give rise to In this manner, writing and fantasy relieves adults of the selfish flights of fancy that give rise to tension in our psyches. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Fundamental advances that gave rise to today’s AI were brought about by people whose goal was to understand the human mind, not help you with your homework or travel itinerary. — Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 The Equal Weight's annual performance hasn't bested the regular S & P since 2022, which also marked the start of the generative AI boom that later gave rise to the Mag 7. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Multiple states have struggled with lethal injections in recent years, giving rise to novel methods like executions by nitrogen gas and old ones, such as the firing squad. — Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give rise to

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