contributory

Example Sentences

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Incorrectly categorising risk was a contributory factor to the way French police treated Liverpool fans before the 2023 Champions League final in Paris.

From BBC

In Monday’s case, Sony sued Cox for “contributory” copyright infringement because the cable provider didn’t shut off internet access to alleged pirates who used its service.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the most recent week, up to 25 February, 43 people in Wales had a death which involved Covid-19 - and saw it included as a contributory factor on a death certificate.

From BBC

So, it does not include cases in which Covid was just mentioned on the death certificate as a contributory cause.

From BBC

The provisional cause of death was drowning with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease a contributory factor.

From BBC