The engine's low reliability and high cost contributed to the demise of the T-50.

The high cost of doing business has contributed greatly to the change.

Start-up costs from the contract contributed to a $126 million loss in the first quarter.

The high costs of hauling logs also contributed to the monk's financial problems.

The high cost of keeping a show on Broadway at the time (80% to break even) contributed to a premature closure.

The rising cost of housing and rates for hotel rooms also contributed significantly to last year's inflation rate.

The cost of these programmes was however contributing to a slump in profits.

Yesterday the company said that the rising cost of meeting Government's environmental and social programmes had also contributed to the price rise.

The cost of college tuition also contributed to the general price rise.

Do review whether activities and costs contribute to your business objectives.