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contribute

[kuhn-trib-yoot] / kənˈtrɪb yut /




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This way if someone doesn’t want to drink, they don’t have to contribute.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The company’s long-term aspiration is to eliminate cancer and to contribute to increased life expectancy with a high quality of life, Duato said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A new study suggests that eating more ultra-processed foods could make it harder to stay focused and may contribute to factors linked to dementia, even among people who otherwise follow healthy diets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

When asked why WOW was backing initiatives apparently unrelated to its billboard network, Chief Executive Scott Krantz said the company is pushing for stadium operators to contribute more to the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He didn’t just fail to contribute any talk of his own; he could hardly listen to hers.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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