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Recent Examples of contributory
The broken arm was listed as a contributory cause of death, after complications of Alzheimer's dementia, cardiovascular disease and emphysema.
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Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2023
Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause.
—Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023
There are quite a few contributory forums and panels which are helping Governments ultimately write the regulations.
—Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
McLemore's history of methamphetamine withdrawal was cited as a contributory cause of death.
—Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023
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Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2023
Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause.
—Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023
There are quite a few contributory forums and panels which are helping Governments ultimately write the regulations.
—Sriram Bhargav Madhav, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
McLemore's history of methamphetamine withdrawal was cited as a contributory cause of death.
—Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
Adjective
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Expand your offerings by adding complementary products, services, or digital options.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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It would be believed that Hunt and Pacheco will compete for the starting role, but both served as complementary rotational pieces in 2024.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By Wednesday afternoon — the start of the new league year — there’s a good chance Alexander might have been traded or released, which will give the Packers an additional $6.8 million of salary cap space.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, Boone expanded his world tour — which launched in the spring — with additional U.S. dates.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The law firm representing Sherri did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for further information.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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No further details are anticipated until the examination results are known.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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