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contribution

[kon-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈbyu ʃən /


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"We shouldn't rip up the rules halfway through – taking retrospective action on people who are taxpayers, who are making a contribution, who are part of our society looking after our most vulnerable," Rayner said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, 529 accounts open for at least 15 years can roll up to $35,000 into a Roth IRA for the beneficiary, subject to annual contribution limits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Ilmarinen’s contribution pushes the total funding from new and existing backers to over $146 million, up from $136 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

XPeng’s management expects overseas revenue contribution to exceed 20% from 2Q, supported by the start of P7+ deliveries abroad, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The paper printed grainy headshots of people looking distinguished—like they were already thinking about their next outstanding contribution to the life and culture of the town.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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