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credited

  • past participle
    of credit.
    credit
    noun
    commendation or honor given for some action, quality, etc..
  • past tense form
    of credit.
    credit
    noun
    commendation or honor given for some action, quality, etc..

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Shen and Leung credited their decision to build financial assets, rather than home equity, with giving them the financial independence to retire early, and live off their portfolio as digital nomads around the world.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

Michael Jordan famously credited his older brother, Larry, with igniting his competitive fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Ms. Badu and Mr. Maman share production duties and she is credited with playing several instruments, arranging and mixing, so the album’s overall sound seems like a true collaboration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Hichilema - credited with stabilising the economy - swept to victory on 13 August with 60% of the vote, according to official results.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

I’d really had very little to do with it, seriously, but Blackjack credited me with saving him.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan