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

Many observers attribute Brazil’s rally not only to the prospect of lower interest rates, but also to the pre-war weakening of the dollar on increasing demand for diversification away from U.S. assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

“To what do you attribute the ease with which you complete them?”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth