decisive
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But by the time the decisive fifth set rolled around, Sinner’s wobble had turned into a full blown collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Since arriving in Gorgie, the 30-year-old has scored more than 90 goals and has found his way into the Scotland squad for the World Cup, scoring in the decisive win over Denmark.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
"The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action," Amanda Blanc, a senior independent director at BP, said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
There would remain the decisive question of regime change.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Look at the decisive battle of Brenneville in which a field of nine hundred knights took part end only three were killed.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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