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Recent Examples of contributory
Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death.
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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
Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause.
—Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023
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
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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
Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause.
—Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
Adjective
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These findings, when considered alongside observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), provide complementary evidence for understanding this comet's unusual chemistry.—
Darryl Seligman,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, on a young team like the Red Sox, Schwarber would need to be a complementary piece to Anthony and the other young, talented players in Boston.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Companies are layering in additional home security, personal security, and cybersecurity protections for CEOs and high-profile executives and board members.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Awarded by the National Fund for Sacred Places, the $160,000 is a matching grant, meaning that Wright on Main is responsible for raising an additional $160,000 to bring $320,000 of repairs to the project.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pain appeared to stem from Springer's right side — potentially the hip or oblique — but there is no further information.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The department declined to provide further details, citing the need to review records.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of paying thousands of dollars on a new bed, investing in a supportive mattress topper can help extend the life of an aging mattress (or make a firm one feel softer).—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which is also working with DreamKey, is converting an on-site building into Easter’s Home, 21-units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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