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decisive

[dih-sahy-siv] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv /


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Tillis, who told me that the president’s beloved Florsheims might be a little too “flashy” for the Senate, supplied the decisive vote to confirm Hegseth, a former Fox host, as secretary of defense.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

From concerns that the rise of artificial intelligence would doom traditional software technology, a decisive sentiment shift is under way.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The first batches of votes include the earliest voters, who tend to be more decisive and engaged than the general public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She made the decisive break in the 11th game of the opening set before closing it out with a hold to love, and her relentless pressure told again in the second.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is their job to be totally decisive at all times.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl




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