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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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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fletcher has been a key complementary running back in his first two seasons.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 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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The Troy Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional information and comment.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Party spokesperson Cho Seung-rae urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss Yoon as soon as possible to avoid further public unrest and anxiety.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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To attend the presentation or for further information, email info@pocomuse.org.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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