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 executive decided not to hire the applicant.
The applicant failed a background check.

A: cause
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Q: The homeowners disliked their nosy neighbors.
They built a fence around their property.

A: effect
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Q: The man hated his new haircut.
He wore a hat.

A:
effect
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