Compound motion of the fault was also a likely contributor to the earthquake's destruction.

The only causal factor the panel clearly identified was stress, which it described as a likely contributor to a broad range of illnesses.

That study also suggests that fat and saturated fat are not likely contributors to pancreatic cancer.

A flashback that expands on a likely contributor to Mitsuko Sôma's mental illness or sociopathy.

He lost the race, but continued to keep tallies - of likely contributors, likely voters, likely supporters.

Answer: The medications you are taking, in addition to having high blood pressure and diabetes, are all likely contributors to the poor state of your teeth.

As elevated blood glucose levels are the primary stimulus for insulin secretion and production, habitually excessive carbohydrate intake is another likely contributor.

A fear of Muslims after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and a growing use of anti-Muslim language by public figures were also likely contributors, he said.

Also, a likely contributor is the dissociation of methane hydrates.