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attribution

[a-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌæ trəˈbju ʃən /
NOUN
act of attributing
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“We are not seeking publicity or attribution for the individuals involved and are declining interviews.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The decision attracted attention particularly because the NAS had weeks earlier released a comprehensive review of climate attribution science.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

"It makes it harder to assign attribution because if all of your attacks and groups are coming out of Iran, you can pretty much link it to Iran," Wright said.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Government agencies from nine countries warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers use these networks to conduct operations, making attribution challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Thanks in part to that wrong attribution, Ad Herennium was the most popular handbook right through to the Renaissance.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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