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

“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

When asked to comment on the significance, Stone said that she hopes it was her bold aesthetic that was the determining factor in her appointment and not her gender.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 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