determining factor

Example Sentences

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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

“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

“I don’t think I was the determining factor in this, but it helped move the meter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

"I think it could be a determining factor this weekend."

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

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

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik