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    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be a factor in causing something to happen
    Your perfect reputation is still contributing to our popularity
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To donate, give (money) or help to something
    Would you mind contributing to the earthquake fund?
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To write articles for a magazine or newspaper
    I am quite interested in contributing to a magazine

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    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • 44% of Gen Zs would, you know, want to work for roles that are actually positively contributing to the world, versus millennials, which is a much, much lower number at 37%.

      44% of Gen Zs would, you know, want to work for roles that are actually positively contributing to the world, versus millennials, which is a much, much lower number at 37%.

    • 44% of Gen Zs would want to work for roles that are actually positively contributing to the world,

      44% of Gen Zs would want to work for roles that are actually positively contributing to the world,

    B1

    Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

    11:49Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
    • to Catherine of Aragon. This, as well as other contributing factors, caused Henry VIII to

      to Catherine of Aragon. This, as well as other contributing factors, caused Henry VIII to

    • to Catherine of Aragon. This, as well as other contributing factors, caused Henry VIII to

      to Catherine of Aragon. This, as well as other contributing factors, caused Henry VIII to

    B1

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • ...some believe it was a contributing factor

      ...some believe it was a contributing factor

    B1

    US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News

    17:41US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News
    • The UK government says it remains absolutely committed to peace in Ukraine and that it's engaging with key allies After President Trump paused US military aid to the war-torn country a short while ago The EU Commission president outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability Saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine An official in Washington explained President Trump's decision by saying the president's been clear that he's focused on peace We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution Well since returning to the White House President Trump's claimed and on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine 350 billion dollars in military assistance BBC News has not been able to verify that figure Well, the US Department of Defense says the amount spent on military assistance to Ukraine in the three years since the Russian invasion Amounts to just over a hundred and eighty billion dollars President Trump's move come two days after that heated exchange between him and President Zelensky and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office Well speaking to Fox News before the military aid was paused Vice President Vance said the door is open if mr Zelensky is willing to talk peace mr. Vance also suggested that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee If you want real security guarantees if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years the security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and Ensure that America has a long-term interest JD Vance there will Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry But it does rely heavily on billions of dollars of aid from overseas allies such as America and Europe With more on all of that his BBC verifies Nick Hurdley What would a reduction in US support look like and could Europe step in to fill funding and equipment gaps?

      The UK government says it remains absolutely committed to peace in Ukraine and that it's engaging with key allies After President Trump paused US military aid to the war-torn country a short while ago The EU Commission president outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability Saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine An official in Washington explained President Trump's decision by saying the president's been clear that he's focused on peace We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution Well since returning to the White House President Trump's claimed and on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine 350 billion dollars in military assistance BBC News has not been able to verify that figure Well, the US Department of Defense says the amount spent on military assistance to Ukraine in the three years since the Russian invasion Amounts to just over a hundred and eighty billion dollars President Trump's move come two days after that heated exchange between him and President Zelensky and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office Well speaking to Fox News before the military aid was paused Vice President Vance said the door is open if mr Zelensky is willing to talk peace mr. Vance also suggested that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee If you want real security guarantees if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years the security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and Ensure that America has a long-term interest JD Vance there will Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry But it does rely heavily on billions of dollars of aid from overseas allies such as America and Europe With more on all of that his BBC verifies Nick Hurdley What would a reduction in US support look like and could Europe step in to fill funding and equipment gaps?

    • We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution." Since returning to the White House, President Trump's claimed on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine $350 billion in military assistance.

      We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution." Since returning to the White House, President Trump's claimed on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine $350 billion in military assistance.

    B1

    What Is The Point In Dating?

    04:39What Is The Point In Dating?
    • For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan. Marriage.

      For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan. Marriage.

    • For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan.

      For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan.

    B1

    Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas

    14:40Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas
    • It's a frustration I do end up having with events that I'm invited to these days that are kind of manholes, right, where they've not been imaginative or thought at all about who they have contributing to the conversation.

      It's a frustration I do end up having with events that I'm invited to these days that are kind of manholes, right, where they've not been imaginative or thought at all about who they have contributing to the conversation.

    • It's a frustration I do end up having with events that I'm invited to these days that are kind of manners, right, where they've not been imaginative or thought at all about who they have contributing to the conversation.

      It's a frustration I do end up having with events that I'm invited to these days that are kind of manners, right, where they've not been imaginative or thought at all about who they have contributing to the conversation.

    A2

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk: We expect to still buy a lot of GPUs from Nvidia and AMD

    01:57Tesla CEO Elon Musk: We expect to still buy a lot of GPUs from Nvidia and AMD
    • Um, right now it's contributing about 5% towards self-driving, right?

      Um, right now it's contributing about 5% towards self-driving, right?

    • Um right now it's contributing about 5% towards self-driving, right?

      Um right now it's contributing about 5% towards self-driving, right?

    A2

    Why Threads is Already Failing

    06:15Why Threads is Already Failing
    • One factor contributing to the surge of signups is how easy it is to join.

      One factor contributing to the surge of signups is how easy it is to join.

    • One factor contributing to the surge  of sign-ups how easy it is to join.

      One factor contributing to the surge  of sign-ups how easy it is to join.

    B2

    HOW MY $100k FARM BUSINESS PLAN WORKED (real-time review)

    14:14HOW MY $100k FARM BUSINESS PLAN WORKED (real-time review)
    • And the question is, "Why did I want to become a farmer?" Now, this question was coming at me right and left as I proposed to go into an industry that was not only far less profitable than a lot of the other industries that I was at that point in time contributing my marketing skills to,

      And the question is, "Why did I want to become a farmer?" Now, this question was coming at me right and left as I proposed to go into an industry that was not only far less profitable than a lot of the other industries that I was at that point in time contributing my marketing skills to,

    • Now, this question was coming at me right and left, as I proposed to go into an industry that was not only far less profitable than a lot of the other industries that I was at that point in time contributing my marketing skills to, but number two, farming is the least profitable industry on basically the scale of all of them.

      Now, this question was coming at me right and left, as I proposed to go into an industry that was not only far less profitable than a lot of the other industries that I was at that point in time contributing my marketing skills to, but number two, farming is the least profitable industry on basically the scale of all of them.

    B1

    How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

    10:41How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
    • And I would throw in like, look, a lot of the winners on the corporate side have resisted, frankly, contributing to our society in ways that would make it easier for us to help those who've been left behind.

      And I would throw in like, look, a lot of the winners on the corporate side have resisted, frankly, contributing to our society in ways that would make it easier for us to help those who've been left behind.

    • And I would throw in, like, look, a lot of the winners on the corporate side have resisted, frankly, contributing to our society in ways that would make it easier for us to help those who've been left behind.

      And I would throw in, like, look, a lot of the winners on the corporate side have resisted, frankly, contributing to our society in ways that would make it easier for us to help those who've been left behind.

    B1