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attribution

[a-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌæ trəˈbju ʃən /
NOUN
act of attributing
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There’s an assumption that the second half is Shakespeare’s, but scholars continue to quarrel over attribution.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

CJP expert Michael Wehner sent a nonpublic draft of his attribution module to Roger Worthington, who represents an Oregon county in a $51 billion climate suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The decision attracted attention particularly because the NAS had weeks earlier released a comprehensive review of climate attribution science.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The authors note that additional scientific concerns have been raised about other parts of the DOE report, including its treatment of climate change detection and attribution.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Thanks in part to that wrong attribution, Ad Herennium was the most popular handbook right through to the Renaissance.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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