- past participle of contribute.
- past tense form of contribute.
contributed
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A prolonged slump and price wars in China’s auto market—the world’s biggest— the global expansion of Chinese carmakers and trade frictions have all contributed to cloud the outlook for Europe’s auto industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
At another wake, a DJ read out the names of those who had contributed cash or otherwise helped with the ceremony.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Times staff writers Alexandra Del Rosario and Andrea Flores contributed to this report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Most of the $168 million he contributed to the Senate Leadership Fund has served to shore up Ken Paxton, the GOP nominee for Senate in Texas, who is locked in a tight race with Talarico.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
“Oh, I will. As soon as I find the specific sheep that contributed to my diminishing dislike of winter, I plan to write a thank-you note.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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