attribute

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Analysts attribute gold’s decline to its 64% gain last year, recession fears, and potential shifts in U.S.-China relations.

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

Coaches attribute his exceptional bat-to-ball skills and hand-eye coordination to his years of playing cricket before choosing to specialize in baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The Zanesville syndicate looked at all the best natural qualities of the country and decided to attribute them to Odessa whether they were there or not.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger