contributing
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The revised plan included cutting a bracket to improve access to an area that may have been contributing to the leak.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
This might include not providing his own economic forecast, such as not contributing to the dot plot.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Anticipated IPOs, such as SpaceX, and potential higher interest rates are contributing to the ongoing crypto market selloff.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Prof Knight is investigating whether factors like age, obesity and pre-existing medical conditions are contributing to the increase - but she says NHS staff and mothers may also be influenced by high-profile maternity scandals.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
After Scott had set up his congregation, he found that Komo was embezzling money from people who were contributing to the fight against the removal.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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