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So when, for instance, a federal agency like the Department of Veterans Affairs defines a medical term in determining which veterans get benefits, a court has limited discretion to second-guess that expert analysis.

From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026

Instead, the survivor generally receives their own benefit or an eligible survivor benefit, with the applicable rules determining the amount payable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

One particular focus will be determining whether targeting the PPAR-alpha pathway could help protect the liver against microplastic-related damage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Nasser Eddin said the next few days would be crucial in determining whether companies press ahead with planned trips and events or scale back their participation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

“Did you write papers? Sing songs? How was he accustomed to determining your final grade?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt