determining factor
Example Sentences
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In All-Star voting, defense won’t be the determining factor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gaokao", according to the Ministry of Education, which for most is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
“In our view, gas prices are just one factor, but not a determining factor when assessing the health of the consumer and the willingness to dine out,” Saleh said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
Moreover, history suggests that foreign support has rarely been the determining factor in helping popular revolts topple autocratic leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Ultimately the determining factor is the mental attitude of the ruling class itself.
From "1984" by George Orwell
