attribute
Example Sentences
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The company attributed most of the flood of red ink to “loss from investments,” of which more in a moment.
From Los Angeles Times
Blank attributes this in part to Talarico’s personal political brand, which includes embracing Christianity.
From Salon
The firm attributed the increase to “substantial growth in personnel” to support the company’s long-term growth initiatives, as well as expenses tied to mergers and acquisitions.
From Barron's
The fiscal challenges facing our government today can’t fairly or accurately be attributed to any single age group.
He says the shortfall is largely attributed to the gridlock over Petronas-Petros gas distribution rights, as well as weaker crude oil and gas prices.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.