attributes
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“Do I need to hire more people? Is this going to slow down at all?” says Porter, who attributes the surge in part to stock-market gains padding boomers’ retirement savings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The attributes that show why he was so highly rated during his time in the academy were easy to spot, even while starting in Arsenal's back four.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
He attributes the fact that no fatalities have been reported in part to the seriousness with which residents and public safety personnel have handled evacuations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Zhang attributes biking's popularity in the city to the prevalence of manufacturers, the rugged terrain, and bad traffic.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Like, if you want to see the common characteristics between mammals, reptiles, and fish, for instance, you draw a Venn diagram and list all the attributes of each one inside a circle.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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