- present participle of contribute.
contributing
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To investigate these connections, the research team studied 46 children between the ages of seven and 10 who were enrolled in the ongoing BrainChild study, which examines factors contributing to diabetes and obesity.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
But there’s a catch: That same demand appears to be straining supplies, delaying deliveries and contributing to higher prices, reports MarketWatch’s Jeff Bartash.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
The US has been involved in discussions, but is not contributing to the mission.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Gross income—the bank’s top-line figure—climbed 20% to 10.91 billion euros, with all income lines contributing to the rise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
By the time he got to bed his brain felt overheated, no doubt contributing to the nightmares that plagued him all night.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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