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Recent Examples of contributory
In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The news comes in the wake of health officials announcing that Arakawa died at 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare condition that comes from contact with rodents, and Hackman subsequently died at 95 from heart disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant contributory factor.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Alzheimer’s disease was a significant contributory factor in Hackman’s death.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The news comes in the wake of health officials announcing that Arakawa died at 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare condition that comes from contact with rodents, and Hackman subsequently died at 95 from heart disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant contributory factor.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Alzheimer’s disease was a significant contributory factor in Hackman’s death.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
Adjective
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The classic swim look featured a thin gold chain with a cross pendant and a complementary belly chain.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Today, the brand operates across two complementary product lines.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Signaling further escalation, critical infrastructure in the region has come under fire.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As at many workplaces, agency assessments can be hyperbolic, reflecting the effusiveness of a supportive boss trying to promote the accomplishments of his team and win his employee a raise.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement could help some areas benefit from bond money, even if voters across the district are less supportive.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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