contribute
verb (used with object)
to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
have been contributing
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present perfect progressiveof contribute.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Congress can also create a path to citizenship for those who have been in the United States lawfully, for a period of time, have been contributing to our communities, and are law-abiding.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
The revised plan included cutting a bracket to improve access to an area that may have been contributing to the leak.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Concerns of a potential artificial-intelligence disruption to software companies have been contributing to market volatility across the direct lending and leveraged finance market, S&P says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The slightly slower hard courts, humid conditions and its slot as the final major in a busy season have been contributing factors to six different champions in the past seven years.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2025
You have been contributing royally to our mess, and now you must take a soldier's luck with us to-night.
From His Sombre Rivals by Edward Payson Roe
