determining

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These structures operate at an incredibly small scale, but they play a major role in determining how genes are turned on or off.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Spain's health ministry said officials were determining which passengers required urgent evacuation from Cape Verde, where the ship was docked.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

By determining which media — or “torch,” as they’re called — “amplifies light,” an undefined expression that asks each person to vote based on their values.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Federal public defenders assigned to Allen after he submitted a financial affidavit to the court requesting representation noted that Allen has no prior criminal record, a factor in determining a criminal suspect’s handling before trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The rest of the evening was spent in conjecturing how soon he would return Mr. Bennet’s visit, and determining when they should ask him to dinner.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen