Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Now, federal officials will investigate possible violations and factors that could have contributed to the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The researchers acknowledge that other factors not measured in the study may have contributed to the results.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

These changes combined have contributed to a roughly 19% decline in rents and home prices since 2022.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

As of 2025, they have contributed nearly $900 million and more than 1,000 new jobs to the city’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A 2005 report by the Government Accountability Office concluded the program may have contributed to a 1 percent reduction in crime—at a cost of $8 billion.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander