Though some of the deaths may be attributed to associated severe injuries, a delay in diagnosis contributes to the high mortality.

(Regulatory delays and high interest rates also contributed to the cost increase.)

The delays have contributed to the skepticism among some experts that polio can ever be eradicated.

Aside from the security bills, rising materials costs, delays and repeated changes in the priorities in rebuilding have contributed to the financial challenges.

The elections are years overdue, and another delay could contribute to even greater political disarray.

Legum felt that this delay in issuing income tax refunds was contributing to the slowdown of the entire retail economy.

The delay or denial of care by an insurer might contribute to severe injury or disability.

The odd starting time and the delays may have contributed to Pettitte's problems.

The delays certainly do not contribute to the overall improvement in socio-economic and employment conditions in the regions concerned.

The delays have also contributed to structural deficiencies.