Sentence examples for contributed to the closing of from inspiring English sources

The slowdown in exports contributed to the closing of at least 67,000 factories across China in the first half of the year, according to government statistics.

The failure of communications systems contributed to the closing of the stock markets for four days and the bond market for two days after 9/11.

Dubna's new guidelines for handling those diseases has contributed to the closing of 190 beds, and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

He was talking about the recession, which has contributed to the closing of nine Broadway shows in the last few months, and the prospect of shuttered theaters by the end of next year.

Mr. Stater said he believed CityCenter was obviously "cannibalizing other businesses in Las Vegas" and may have contributed to the closing of the Sahara Hotel and Casino in 2011.

Sharp drops in patient loads contributed to the closing of four private hospitals that used to serve northern Manhattan - Cabrini, Wadsworth, St. Elizabeth and Jewish Memorial - between 1967 and 1983.

This pattern of struggling enterprise in Melbourne follows a trend found recently on Commercial Rd, the city's gay nightlife district, after apps like Grindr contributed to the close of clubs Market and The Xchange.

Yet, in an attempt to prevent government aid funds from going to terrorist organizations, it is inadvertently contributing to the closing of global civil society space.

And more or less there is a consensus, at least in the academic and intellectual circles, that the lack of democracy, freedom and opportunities to prosper in Muslim countries which contribute to the closing of minds, have made the Muslim world a domain of discontent and a breeding ground for intolerance and extremism.

According to that machine, this column will in some way have actively contributed to the closing down of thousands of schools around the country, caused a high school shooting and inspired Chanel's next couture collection.

These two factors unnecessarily contribute to the closing logjams the poor scheduling of bills by the leadership, the refusal of the state to relinquish power to the localities.