determining factor

Example Sentences

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“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

The government said this showed that "biology is not the sole determining factor in such a case".

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Moreover, history suggests that foreign support has rarely been the determining factor in helping popular revolts topple autocratic leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“We feel that. . . limitations of funds should not be a determining factor to pursue some of this work.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik