determining
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Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gaokao", according to the Ministry of Education, which for most is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
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
In today’s economy, “$20,000 is probably a good place to start for most people” when determining how much emergency savings their household needs, Igor Aronov, a financial planner and founder of FAR Financial, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
With expectations high both on and off the pitch, next season will play a defining role in determining whether Vinicius commits his future to the club.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
More people are getting those degrees than did a generation ago, but class still plays a big role in determining who does or does not.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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