contributing factor

noun

: something that helps cause a result

According to the police report of the accident, excessive speed was a contributing factor.

—often + to/in

The coach's positive attitude was a contributing factor to/in the team's success.

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Moore says inflation is a contributing factor to the area’s economic concerns. —

Sonja Krohn and Siddhi Choubey, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024 In New Jersey, where the March jackpot was won, lottery sales are a contributing factor to retirement funds for their public servants. —

Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024 The number of votes a beach receives is a contributing factor to its appearance on our list as well as its ranking. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024 The statement said that the initial investigation indicates impairment was not a contributing factor in the collision but that charges were possible after the investigation is complete. Catawba County is about an hour northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina. —

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