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Recent Examples of contributory
In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The news comes in the wake of health officials announcing that Arakawa died at 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare condition that comes from contact with rodents, and Hackman subsequently died at 95 from heart disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant contributory factor.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Alzheimer’s disease was a significant contributory factor in Hackman’s death.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The news comes in the wake of health officials announcing that Arakawa died at 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare condition that comes from contact with rodents, and Hackman subsequently died at 95 from heart disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant contributory factor.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Alzheimer’s disease was a significant contributory factor in Hackman’s death.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
Adjective
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Most planes already have the complementary ADS-B Out systems that broadcast their locations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These investments – often referred to as intangible capital – tend to get unlocked a few years after a technology comes onto the scene, once complementary investments have been made.—
Christos Makridis,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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While horses aren’t disallowed in city limits, Charlotte has some additional regulations on how they and other animals can be ridden.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Also, since the researchers avoided high-temperature carbonization, the material also keeps the chemical features needed for further tweaks.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over time, these losses add up, making neighborhoods hotter, less resilient and less supportive of local ecosystems.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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