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Meanings of contributing in English

Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.

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Usage of contributing in English
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Rising energy costs were contributing to the problem, with 40 per cent
The Irish Times
2
The report highlighted some social and legislative issues contributing to the problem.
The South African
3
Sure, Wikipedia is absolutely open to absolutely anyone contributing to absolutely anything!
Wired
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How do you see this body of work contributing to change solutions?
Ebony
5
Cohen said other market forces could be contributing to the lower premiums.
Reuters
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According to the experts the predominant contributing factors are technology and quality.
The South African
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Light-touch regulation and lack of enforcement certainly was a major contributing factor.
The Irish Times
8
Crumbling Soviet-era hospitals and medical infrastructure are also contributing to the problem.
Reuters
9
Troop contributing countries have imposed strict rules of engagement for their soldiers.
Reuters
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The world body refers such cases to authorities in the troop-contributing country.
Reuters
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Port traffic going through the centre city is clearly contributing to this.
The Irish Times
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They said speed and alcohol were likely contributing factors in the crash.
Radio NZ
13
However, farmer-bred and farmer-saved seeds are not seen as contributing to growth.
The Guardian
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However, systemic disorders contributing to bone loss do require diagnosis and intervention.
Pubmed
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Norway is also contributing to the climate problem and the strategic tensions.
The Guardian
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Instead, extremism flourished and these countries imploded, contributing to the refugee crisis.
The Guardian
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Contributing across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
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