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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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Returning samples from Mars The European Space Agency plans to launch its ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover to the red planet in 2028, and the robotic explorer will carry a complementary instrument to SAM.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Derik Queen and some complementary shooting was enough to keep the game within arm’s reach but never enough to get over the hump.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Two additional bedrooms each have their own baths, as does a small office off the kitchen, while a TV room/den sits next to a wine room that can accommodate up to 1,000 bottles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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What experts say The labor market's strength may provide an additional reason for the Federal Reserve to hold off on cutting rates anytime soon, said Joe Gaffoglio, CEO of Mutual Of America Capital Management.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No further details were released about the investigation.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ho's ruling, made with finality, limits any further legal exposure for Adams in this case.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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