The discovery of this effect contributed importantly to the development of quantum theory.

The discovery contributed to a year's delay in the school's opening.

This discovery contributed to national improvements in public health through improved sanitation.

Marvelous inventions and discoveries contributed to the momentum on all fronts.

The discovery of oil in 1889 greatly contributed to the economy of central Wyoming and especially Glenrock.

That discovery, far from answering his questions, only contributed to the mystery.

The discovery of large oil reserves in 1996 and its subsequent exploitation have contributed to a dramatic increase in government revenue.

The discovery is reportedly contributing significantly toward improved forecasts and emergency preparedness.

That discovery not only contributed mightily to military communications but was responsible in part for the invention of the cellphone.

Their discoveries contributed important segments to the world's knowledge of energetic particles, plasmas and radio waves throughout the solar system.