determining factor

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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

The government said this showed that "biology is not the sole determining factor in such a case".

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Moreover, history suggests that foreign support has rarely been the determining factor in helping popular revolts topple autocratic leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

With a potential rate cut in December priced as a coin toss, another determining factor is what Fed policymakers are saying.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

“In the queer mass of human destiny, the determining factor has always been luck,” Mr. Turner observed, raising one eyebrow to Miss Riley.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam