Example Sentences

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Similarly, tea catechins may prevent muscle loss in seniors, contributing to better physical performance and muscle strength.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“The implementation of President Trump’s AI agenda is a whole-of-government effort, with numerous agencies contributing to its success. The entire administration is working closely together,” White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“People have spent many years here, and in many cases, decades, contributing to the city of Los Angeles,” Soto-Martinez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A grandparent contributing $5,000 annually from birth to age 18 puts $90,000 into the account, plus the government’s $1,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

By the time he got to bed his brain felt overheated, no doubt contributing to the nightmares that plagued him all night.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste