In this sentence, does "to pose" mean the same as "to cause"? What is the difference between those two?

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Rebecca

In this context, "pose" is more similar in meaning to "present" or "constitute" as it's talking about a potential problem or issue that could arise. "Cause" would be a bit too strong of a statement here and changes the nuance of the sentence. Ex: The extreme weather poses a safety concern to drivers on the road. Ex: The teacher posed a question to the class.

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