determining factor

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Should City and Arsenal win all their remaining five games they will both end on 85 points, meaning goal difference or goals scored could be the determining factor come May.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“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

Another key determining factor is likely to be whether AST SpaceMobile can get its satellites into orbit quickly enough to establish a commercial foothold before its giant rival catches up.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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

“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