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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The longest study on happiness to date, out of Harvard University, also found that the single most significant determinant of our happiness at the end of our lives is the strength of our relationships.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
25 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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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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Skubal stumbled in his one potential clincher, Game 5 of last year’s Division Series in Cleveland.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Zinus also offers mattress toppers, bamboo bed frames, and plenty of seating.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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From on-trend leather toppers, to classic denim truckers, and of course, a few perfect barn jackets in the mix, this edit is too good to pass up—especially with deals like these.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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