contributing

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After contributing to the system for decades — and with no way of knowing how long you’ll live in retirement — many people naturally want to get as much as they can from Uncle Sam.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

According to his spokesperson, Harry had to make "alternative security arrangements" for the trip after publicly funded protection was refused, contributing to the delay in accepting Buckingham Palace's accommodation offer.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s exports have surged close to prewar levels, while the United Arab Emirates is also restoring flows at a rapid pace, contributing to a looser physical market, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

David Wymer, a retired civil engineer from near Wolverhampton, who worked on bridge strikes across Staffordshire, said strikes were often likely caused by human error, but he believed there could be other contributing factors.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

The debate raged on, some creatures oblivious to the fact that their destiny was being decided, others contributing to the debate.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling