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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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However, four long haul and four short haul flights in the past four weeks have contributed to players losing sleep and a reduced training schedule.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

It may also have contributed to mass extinctions by changing ocean chemistry, climate, and the amount of oxygen available in seawater.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

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

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

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