Example Sentences

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And you can’t talk about health without addressing its broader social determinants: housing, food security and financial stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

"For many years, lifespan was attributed mainly to non-genetic factors, fueling skepticism about genetic determinants of longevity."

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“While a resilient stock market and higher interest rates helped fuel our financial results, the more lasting determinants of long-term success are delivering exceptional customer service and growing market share,” Johnson wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"To break free from the poverty trap, it is essential to first break the primary vicious circle by addressing its root causes - namely the key determinants of economic growth," he says.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

First, Dobzhansky noted, genotypes were not the sole determinants of phenotypes.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee