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
The determining factor between these two extremes is Max Verstappen.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
Another key determining factor is likely to be whether AST SpaceMobile can get its satellites into orbit quickly enough to establish a commercial foothold before its giant rival catches up.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
Ultimately the determining factor is the mental attitude of the ruling class itself.
From "1984" by George Orwell
