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decisive

[dih-sahy-siv] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv /


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Shelly Easton, from the trust, said: "We need to take decisive action and show that there is hope for a nature-positive future for wildlife, farming and people. Ebdon Farm is that beacon of hope."

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

"This is not the first death of a detainee at Delaney Hall, and absent decisive action, it will not be the last," he said in a statement.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Graduates themselves ranked personal referrals and internship experience as more decisive in securing employment than the degree itself.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

"We strongly support Japan's decisive market and monetary steps to correct the substantial undervaluation of the yen," he added.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

It was the same way he worked on the mat, quick and decisive.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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