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are contributing from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are contributing from" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to express the idea of providing input or support from a specific source, but it lacks clarity and proper structure. Example: "The researchers are contributing from their extensive knowledge in the field."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Alternative expressions(2)
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2 human-written examples
While teams may not be getting any help from the new players on the offensive side, they are contributing from the mound.
News & Media
The site has also created a Mechanical Turk-style operation, with a team of humans inputting meta data for each film (workers are contributing from all over the world, with most of them coming from the US and Israel).
News & Media
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Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Funds are contributed from the Title I program, from the State, and from the school district's budget.
The pump and impeller materials were made from stainless steel to ensure that the ferrous ions in the solution are contributed from the carbon steel fitting only.
The electrons are contributed from the reaction of CO and dihydrogen monoxide and the reducing half reactions are given in Equations 3 and 4. (3) (4).
Science
These are contributed from the coupling resonant excitation of surface plasmon polaritons of Ag nanowire and near-surface plasmon polaritons of Au nanoparticles on the ultrathin Au film.
Science
All the energy consumption in this system are contributed from sustainable energy sources: concentrated solar light heats molten salt and solar cell supplies electricity for electrolysis.
Science
As shown in Figure 2b and its inset, this signal can be decomposed into two components in Gaussian form with peaks located at about 34.3° and about 36.3°, which are contributed from (002) and (101) orientations of ZnO [16].
Science
178 are due to higher than 1 1 locking, and ~70% of them are contributed from the 1 2 or 2 1 locking.
Science
Six hydrogen bonds are contributed from helices α2 of the ChsH2N chains (Supplementary Figure 2e,f, Supporting Information).
Science
Yet, ideal consistency is not always guaranteed when data samples are contributed from multiple sources with customized sample preparation protocols and experiment settings.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When indicating a source of contribution, use the phrase "are contributing to" instead of "are contributing from" for grammatically correct English.
Common error
Avoid using "are contributing from" when you intend to say that something is being added to a larger whole. The correct preposition is 'to', not 'from'.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "are contributing from" functions as a verb phrase, attempting to describe an action of providing something from a source. However, it's considered grammatically incorrect according to Ludwig AI and standard English usage.
Frequent in
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News & Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "are contributing from" seeks to express the idea of providing something from a particular source, but Ludwig AI marks it as grammatically incorrect. The correct and standard phrasing is "are contributing to". While examples can be found in news and scientific sources, it's best to avoid "are contributing from" in formal writing. Alternatives like "are providing input from" or simply sticking with ""are contributing to"" will ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy. Therefore, opting for grammatically sound alternatives enhances the quality and credibility of your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
are contributing to
Replaces 'from' with the correct preposition 'to' for standard English grammar.
are providing input from
Uses 'providing input' to convey the action of contributing and maintains the source.
are supplying from
Uses 'supplying' to indicate provision from a source.
are sourcing from
Emphasizes the origin from which something is obtained.
are adding from
Uses 'adding' to indicate the act of contributing.
are drawing from
Indicates that contributions are originating or being derived from something.
are giving from
Uses 'giving' to show the action of contributing with a source.
are furnishing from
Emphasizes the action of equipping or providing from a source.
are submitting from
Uses 'submitting' to indicate the act of presenting contributions from somewhere.
are delivering from
Highlights the action of conveying contributions from a certain origin.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say that something is being added to a larger whole?
The correct way is to use the phrase "are contributing to". For example, "These factors "are contributing to" the overall success" is grammatically sound.
Is "are contributing from" grammatically correct?
No, "are contributing from" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. The correct phrasing is "are contributing to".
What can I say instead of "are contributing from"?
You can use alternatives like "are providing input from", "are supplying from", or simply ""are contributing to"" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "are contributing to" or "are contributing from"?
"Are contributing to" is the correct and standard English phrase. "Are contributing from" is grammatically incorrect.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested