determining

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He said it would take a couple of hours to mitigate the chemical leak, after which investigators will focus on determining the cause of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Seven disciplines will be contested in both London and New York - the 100m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, mile, and long jump - with an athlete's combined points determining the overall event winner.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

If federal regulation is enacted, enforcement could still prove challenging given difficulties verifying the ages of online users and determining which ads are deemed as advertising betting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

This makes determining the patient's movements or scheduling clinical trials difficult, she added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“That’s the one,” said Harry, foreseeing a great danger and determining to prevent it immediately.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling