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  • To have given something, such as money, effort, or an idea, to a common purpose or to help achieve a result; to have been a factor in bringing something about.

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Times staff writers Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith and Andrew Khouri contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A jury inquest into Nowak's death next year will look at whether any "act or omission by a police officer" caused or contributed to his death in Southampton.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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  • helped build
  • played a part in
  • put in on
  • added to the pot
  • had a hand in

Possible Antonyms

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  • detracted from
  • was a roadblock to
  • got in the way of
  • worked against

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