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determinant

[dih-tur-muh-nuhnt] / dɪˈtɜr mə nənt /














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“Ultimately we think that the outlook for domestic household and government spending will be the most important determinant for the Bank of Canada,” they said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Housing is the biggest determinant of health outcomes including heart disease,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Such a move might generate fears of future inflation and push up long-term interest rates, an important determinant of mortgage costs and businesses’ borrowing expenses, Musalem said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The most important determinant of housing affordability is also the least glamorous.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

“The most powerful determinant of who you are is inside you,” he said.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover