- present participle of contribute.
contributing
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Also contributing to the slowdown in hiring was a cycle of interest-rate increases by the Federal Reserve starting in 2022.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Burch accused Weber of “knowingly” contributing the illegal marijuana deal and clarified that the anchor and Taylor had no professional or personal ties beyond matters of co-parenting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Oliveira’s appointment was well-received, contributing to a recovery in shares of around 10% year-to-date.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
They suggest that colder water originating in the North Atlantic could eventually influence circulation around Antarctica, helping remove CO2 from the atmosphere and contributing to the global cooling associated with past ice ages.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Aru glanced at the lamp, as if it might consider contributing a few words.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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