contributory

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Recent Examples of contributory Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024 The oil and gas companies can raise a contributory negligence defense on two fronts. Ed Hirs, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 The broken arm was listed as a contributory cause of death, after complications of Alzheimer's dementia, cardiovascular disease and emphysema. Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2023 Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause. Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for contributory
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Adjective
  • Hence, the space has depth: pair walls painted in a soft pistachio with slightly darker trim, add bedding in a complementary green pattern or subtle stripe, and choose natural accents like woven shades, oak furniture, or boucle pillows to keep it tactile.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
  • Beyond the North Star, define a set of complementary metrics (e.g., customer churn, ARR) that cover different aspects of product health and provide a more comprehensive picture.
    Ramalakshmi Murugan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are additional indications that the plane may have experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff.
    Mika Gröndahl, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • The jeans, which come in sizes 4–18, are available in six additional washes, including various shades of blue and faded black.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • President Donald Trump arrived at The Hague in the Netherlands on Tuesday, hours after issuing a public rebuke of Israel and Iran amid accusations of cease-fire violations and threats of further military action.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 June 2025
  • Her family was called to the hospital, and she was admitted for several days for further testing.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 June 2025

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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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