These historical forces contributed to local legislative oddities that persist to this day.

That said, military force can sometimes contribute to soft power.

"The sun, oxygen, and the force of the current contribute to the river's self-purification."

As noted above, white paramilitary forces contributed to whites' taking over power in the late 1870s.

European nations have yet to say exactly how many additional forces they will contribute to defend the safe havens.

We have come to recognize that forces not within the control of the poor contribute to their poverty.

South Africa and its military forces contributed in many theaters of war.

This force contributes to keeping the body in circular motion.

Both Scottish and English forces contributed to its massive structure.

French forces have contributed to both chapters in several national operations: