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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In The Bell Curve, Murray and Herrnstein argue that intelligence, as measured by an IQ score, is a crucial determinant of success in modern society.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 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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Four of Welbeck’s last seven goals have been match-winning contributions from the bench — including two at Chelsea this season and the clincher in extra time last season in the 2-1 victory at Newcastle in the fifth round of the FA Cup.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Vegas never trailed in the series clincher, building a 30-21 lead by the end of the first quarter on 55% shooting.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Trench Coat Fall signals the return of temperamental weather—and Burberry’s trench coat remains the ultimate topper to shield you from rainy commutes in style.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Debuting in 2015, the third-generation range-topper, like its predecessor, was the lightest Porsche on offer at the time of its release.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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