Sentence examples for it contributed to a from inspiring English sources

He settled into one of the seats, with its retractable armrests, to illustrate the cozy alignment with its neighbors, and said it contributed to a communal spirit of theatergoing.

The chief executive, Ian Johnston, said the company had been distracted by the overhaul, adding it contributed to a 1.1 percent fall in its Australian beer volume, while industry volume overall rose 1 percent as consumers flocked to premium, imported and low-carb beers.

Mr. O'Neill expressed frustration at the difficulty of changing the World Bank, which he suggested had failed to achieve its desired goals of alleviating poverty at least in part because it contributed to a debt crisis among poor countries.

It contributed to a reshaping of national politics.

He said it contributed to a sudden downturn.

But on a day when their pitching was so dreadful, it contributed to a historic mess.

Both had low estimates, a smart tactic by Christie's because it contributed to a feeding frenzy.

But Agassi abandoned Kevlar because it contributed to a chronic wrist problem, Schweid said.

"It contributed to a lot of suffering in Africa," he said.

He even believes it contributed to a heart attack he had in late 2002.

While his distinction was understandable, it contributed to an unfortunate uncoupling of affirmative action from its social context.