Attributed to
Credit and attributed to are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Credit" instead a verb "Attributed to".
Credit
Credit verb - To explain (something) as being the result of something else.
Attributed to and credit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attributed to" instead a verb "Credit".
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- Several accidental deaths get attributed to him whenever he is in the area, by the end he gets credit for events all around the world.
Source: Fan Fic / Make a Wish -
Kirby created many characters and aspects within the Marvel Universe, but Lee through business-savvy tactics like self-promotion took practically all credit from Kirby to the point where characters like Captain America which only Kirby created were attributed to Lee.
Source: Manga / Billy Bat -
And Starring: Billy Preston's work on keyboards with the band during the Get Back sessions earned him a special credit; the "Get Back"/"Don't Let Me Down" single was attributed to "The Beatles with Billy Preston".
Source: Music / The Beatles
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