- present participle of contribute.
contributing
Example Sentences
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“It was developed over years with many brilliant artists, technicians and performers contributing to the collaboration,” says Taymor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Brockman and his wife donated $25 million to Leading the Future last September, and had committed to contributing another $25 million in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
That stopped when your wife stopped working, but she did not stop contributing to your marriage when your child turned 16 and you decided she should go back to work.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Common arm positions used during screenings may make blood pressure appear higher than it actually is, potentially contributing to an incorrect diagnosis of hypertension.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
And contributing to the sour mood at Camp Two were disturbing snippets of news we received about Ngawang Topche’s worsening condition.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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