This dismal performance contributes to the budget problem in at least three ways.

The song and accompanying performances contributed to Jackson's status as a pop icon.

But board officials say their custodians' performance has significantly contributed to the shabby physical conditions in many schools.

Hungary beat 2-1 Sweden so his performance in the defence contributed to the success of the team.

Others suggested that the performance of her pop releases in the charts also contributed to the decision.

Such postings permitted employees to easily see how their units' performance was contributing to agency goals and objectives.

Traders said that gold's strong performance also contributed to the dollar's decline.

The poor performance also contributed to their final position of 13th out of 17 that year after another enlargement.

Electoral reforms, and the performance of the two opposition parties from 1989 to 1994, contributed positively to increased political liberalization.

Perhaps the performance on Saturday contributed to the feeling.