attribute
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Klein also points out that despite the uptick in bond yields that many commentators attribute to unsustainable fiscal deficits has caused “so far zero evidence of any looming slowdown in U.S. economic data.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Some attribute the recent emphasis on protein intake to the rise of GLP-1 medications, which often decrease appetite and make it challenging to eat enough protein to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Given all of this newly discovered information, it is difficult to attribute the widespread damage to the Reflecting Pool to vandalism.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Sri Lanka's health authorities attribute the surge in dengue infections to a cyclone that tore through the island last December, scattering debris that have turned into new breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“What would Mom attribute to Dad’s side? The dread Chicago side.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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Ernst & Young’s U.S. division says it will invest $100 million in employee rewards to recognize more human skills and how those attributes will help in AI adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
A good rule of thumb is that you can make fun of attitudes, behaviors and yes, pants, but not core attributes or misfortunes a person can’t help.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
It means that, along with England's Kobbie Mainoo, United now have a spread of different attributes across their four-man midfield, three of whom are 22 or younger.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The trade group attributes the rise to organized criminal networks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
So, for example, if we wanted to describe the oral texture of something, one of the attributes we would look at is slipperiness.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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However, 10 people contacted by The Chronicle said they had not written the letters attributed to them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
But fame and fortune did not affect her remarkable originality, which she once attributed to the "serenity of the soul" that comes from spending time alone.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The company attributed the increase in part to higher prices, particularly for coffee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Much of that universal appeal has been attributed to Parton's steadfast refusal to weigh into politics, for fear of alienating her fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
She sold few and attributed the debacle to America’s fading love of poetry.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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But he felt out of place at home, attributing his desire to leave Germany to his country’s “tall-poppy” syndrome—the idea that successful people get criticized and cut down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
It also says "Meghan's TV comeback has been canned", attributing the information to a "top royal author".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
While Netflix does not offer a free service, the streaming giant in October 2022 began offering a lower-priced ad-supported option, later attributing the offering with a boost in subscription counts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Some experts warn that attributing too much to AI could give tech companies a loophole to avoid responsibility and liability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Otis had praised Pollard in print since his initial condemnation of his ride in the Santa Anita Handicap, even suggesting that he may have been wrong in attributing the loss to the jockey.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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