decisive
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Combined, those factors make the battle for control of the House incredibly close, which in turn makes the five seats up for grabs in California pivotal — and potentially decisive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"Switching off NFIL3 could be a decisive step toward significantly improving the long-term potency of CAR T cells," explains Prof. Feucht.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Somerville added: "We have listened and are taking fast, decisive action."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
“The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action,” said Amanda Blanc, the company’s senior independent director.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“The enemy is faltering,” he told his commanders, “and...a good decisive blow might lead to decisive results.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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