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factor

[fak-ter] / ˈfæk tər /


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Instead, excess body fat appears to be the main factor driving metabolic risk.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

He estimates more than 80 percent of processing units have shut in recent years, with rupee volatility a contributing factor.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"I genuinely think that's a factor, unfortunately, but I think we just need our performer to give it their all - to go out there and hit them hard."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

While enthusiasm and momentum-chasing are certainly a factor, this latest surge higher is happening alongside a boom in profit expectations, as one of the strongest quarterly earnings seasons in years draws to a close.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Undoubtedly, the historical legacy of slavery was also an important factor driving American eugenics.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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