- present participle of contribute.
contributing
Example Sentences
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When Vance ran for the Senate in 2022, Thiel was his largest donor, contributing approximately $15 million to his campaign.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
Tesla’s robo-taxi business isn’t contributing significant sales or earnings yet, but investors expect it to do so in a year or two.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
He hit Phillips on the chest and his hostility was surely a contributing factor in Blundell swiping Bethell's left-arm spin to mid-wicket.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
In Alzheimer’s, this resistance may make it harder for brain cells to use glucose for energy, contributing to cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 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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