variants
or coup de grace
as in determinant
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the prosecutor presented his coupe de grâce—a videotape of the beating
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So, while a rate cut may improve market sentiment, the calculator will be the biggest determinant in your willingness to seal the deal on such an important investment.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Moore suggests focusing on the social determinants of health — providing stable housing and a strong education, for instance — in addition to intervention work.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down Denver’s second straight walk-off loss, a 23-20 crusher at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cena evened the score at 2-2 by countering the calf crusher into an AA.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Betts has looked like himself for more than a month now, including four hits in the Wild Card Series clincher over Cincinnati.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Just two players who appeared in that clincher against Minnesota – Twins starter Kyle Gibson and Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos – played in the majors as recently as this season.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Arriving about 18 months after 17-week Billboard 200-topper The Tortured Poets Department, the 14-time Grammy winner’s newest full length almost feels like a complete 180 for her.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of friends, family, church members, and former students from Dunbar High School came to support Benton and honor her legacy as the street topper was unveiled.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Coup de grâce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup%20de%20gr%C3%A2ce. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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