contributing

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He estimates more than 80 percent of processing units have shut in recent years, with rupee volatility a contributing factor.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The company says the California’s homeowners insurance market is the most “dysfunctional” in the country, with state regulators contributing to “delays and uncertainty that have contributed to fewer choices and higher costs for consumers.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Revenue has increased eightfold over the past 18 months, with the U.S. contributing about 80%, compared with about 15% a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

China, which supplies 10% of the world’s fertilizer exports, clamped down on its exports in February and tightened them further in April, contributing to the rising costs.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

They talked on for a while, contributing reminiscences and offering suggestions as to what might have become of Grumman, though most of them thought he was probably dead.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman