determining

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At the same time, our ability to thrive on a clean-energy economy will be one of the determining features of the strength of America’s middle class for generations to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The selection committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has discretion when determining which eligible companies to add to the index and sometimes chooses not to make changes at the scheduled time.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The new findings suggest that changes in the immune system over the course of aging may play an important role in determining when cancer is most likely to spread.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Whichever side of the argument an investor is on, the Ned Davis team said determining the peak will be crucial.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Cleaning me up is just a preliminary step to determining my new look.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins