had contributed
- past perfect of contribute.
Example Sentences
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Jefferson was also “overwhelmed by the new paper-money business culture sweeping through the country and never appreciated how much his democratic and egalitarian principles had contributed to its rise.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
In the ’90s, the English singer-songwriter had contributed to notable tracks in the U.K. when she partnered with electronic producers including the Chemical Brothers and William Orbit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
He pointedly said every cabinet minister, every government department, had contributed cuts to their long-term, so-called capital budgets, to provide more for defence.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
But issues with ground conditions as well as environmental and planning considerations had contributed to the delays although "good progress is being made".
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
The two dollars she hated to release turned out to be well spent, for Teapot did have a fracture, although the doctor said poor diet had contributed substantially to the daintiness of his bones.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
