Sentence examples for contributed to a rise from inspiring English sources

Fears over the company's future contributed to a rise in the price of oil yesterday.

This contributed to a rise in the standard of living in rural areas.

Other developers complain that by drawing so much attention to Downtown, he has contributed to a rise in prices.

These developments have contributed to a rise in the euro to a two-month high against the dollar.

The fallout probably also contributed to a rise in the fortunes of the anti-immigrant Alternativ für Deutschland (AfD), support for which now stands at 12%.

The involvement of Uganda, Ghana and Kenya in military operations mandated by the African Union and the UN also contributed to a rise in arms imports.

Meanwhile, many Pakistanis oppose drone strikes, and they have contributed to a rising anti-Americanism in the country.

The measure is intended to control trafficking of contraband weapons back into Brazil, which has contributed to a rising crime rate.

The apparel increases, which have been strongest in women's clothing, contributed to a rising overall inflation rate that set off talk of stagflation this week.

It is arguable, even probable, that these developments have contributed to a rising, rather than a declining, quality of life for most Americans.

Vinod Jumnoodoo, director at another local firm, JSP Law Ltd, suspects this has contributed to a rising number of "no-shows" – of which there were four in court three when the Guardian visited on Thursday.