determining

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He said it would take a couple of hours to mitigate the chemical leak, after which investigators will focus on determining the cause of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Seven disciplines will be contested in both London and New York - the 100m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, mile, and long jump - with an athlete's combined points determining the overall event winner.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“I will definitely encourage the commissioners to take everything into account when determining who should get compensation,” Blanche said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

This makes determining the patient's movements or scheduling clinical trials difficult, she added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Department declared, however, that it would continue to cooperate with the Forest Service “in determining ways to minimize adverse effects.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson