- present participle of contribute.
contributing
Example Sentences
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Hawaii was also exceptionally wet: Hurricane Lala brought heavy rainfall contributing to its second-wettest August on record.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The gap between U.S. and Japan interest rates had been contributing to the yen’s recent weakness, heightening its appeal for the so-called carry trade, in which traders use low-yielding currencies to invest in higher-yielding assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
"Heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty, along with gold's growing role as a strategic reserve asset, appear to be contributing to this trend," said Nader Antar, Brink's executive vice president.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
For farmers, dry soils have disrupted the growth of fruit and cacao trees as well as banana and coffee plants, contributing to crop losses.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Muggle persecution of wizards at this time was reaching a pitch hitherto unknown and sightings of such beasts as dragons and Hippogriffs were contributing to Muggle hysteria.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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