determining factor

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Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gaokao", according to the Ministry of Education, which for most is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Should City and Arsenal win all their remaining five games they will both end on 85 points, meaning goal difference or goals scored could be the determining factor come May.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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

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

“If classroom behavior were a determining factor for making the team, Connor, you might be in trouble,” Mr. Dimming says.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper