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factor

[fak-ter] / ˈfæk tər /


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Crypto is one factor in the president’s growing wealth.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Forgetting, I would even go so far as to say historical error, is a crucial factor in the creation of a nation,” Renan declared in 1882.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

One factor reinforcing Block’s motivation for shorting credit is his opinion that there is too much passive investing in the market that automatically exaggerates moves when they come.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"They're also found in many other animals -- including humans -- and are increasingly seen as a key factor in evolution and biodiversity."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“A factor, perhaps. How big, how small, only Robert can tell us.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell