- present participle of contribute.
contributing
Example Sentences
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BNP Paribas analyst Nick Jones wrote in a Tuesday note that Snap’s pricing strategy for Specs may be contributing to the company’s stock weakness following the release.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Sherrill has also said Fifa is not contributing to the $48m transit costs.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Interest in biofertilisers is also tied to environmental concerns, with researchers saying they increase organic carbon in the soil, contributing to carbon sequestration.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Stronger events, including the 2015-2016 El Niño, had consequences much farther afield, contributing to drought in Africa and flooding in California.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
The system was too neat to last, and soon geologists were contributing additional divisions while eliminating others.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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