In this task your given two statements. You must judge whether the second sentence is the cause or effect of the first one. Label the instances as "cause" or "effect" based on your judgment. The sentences are separated by a newline character.

Q: The cowgirl threw her lasso towards the horse.
The lasso grabbed onto the horse.

A: effect
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Q: The man started an argument with me.
My friend stood up for me.

A: effect
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Q: The nation's economy declined.
Many people faced unemployment.

A:
effect
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