attribute

Example Sentences

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Geologists often attribute them to underwater landslides that push sediment into ridges and grooves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The debate over whether AI is superior to humans at various assignments is an increasingly critical one, especially as companies attribute mass layoffs to the technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

As a player, the best attribute you can have is that your team-mates can always count on you.“

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Aid workers and development officials attribute the reduction to tougher laws, stronger economies and less poverty, as well as more education for girls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

There still existed some hostility toward amaMfengu, but in retrospect, I would attribute this more to jealousy than tribal animosity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela