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Recent Examples of determinative
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
The United States can now present itself as a global energy provider, although location, logistics, and infrastructure are determinative factors.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Writing for the majority, Sotomayor said the jury's assessment of Sneed's credibility was determinative.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
The United States can now present itself as a global energy provider, although location, logistics, and infrastructure are determinative factors.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Writing for the majority, Sotomayor said the jury's assessment of Sneed's credibility was determinative.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinative
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Read More: Why Food Chemicals Are a Problem—And How to Reduce Your Exposure That’s not to say genes are entirely dispositive; having genes associated with the condition does not mean a child will inevitably develop it.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The simple fact that American technology companies are some of the largest companies in the world and thus will necessarily see larger levies is not dispositive of some sort of anti-American bias.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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What's indisputable is that one pull factor for the U.S. is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long, complicated relationship with recent American presidents.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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In this renaissance of seltzer, its universal appeal is indisputable.—
Liza Weisstuch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Second, combining data from different IoT devices revealed incontestable details of Alex Murdaugh’s activities.—
David Sella-Villa,
The Conversation,
24 June 2025
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The imperatives of tying India’s economic fortunes more closely to the transformations occurring in these regions are therefore incontestable, especially because India already faces strong impediments to translating its natural dominance within South Asia into lasting local hegemony.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Financial Stability: Rock-Solid Palantir’s financial stability is unquestionable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The mistakes that have been made are unquestionable, but many feel a new owner would create more uncertainty.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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And there are those human values that are undeniable, providing your guiding compass.—
Jacqueleen Clark-Crittle,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Packaging Anunoby’s max deal for multiple rotation players is another option — but his defensive impact is undeniable.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Real-time anomaly detection and irrefutable evidence form the backbone of successful raids, arrests and prosecutions against ORC networks.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But the government data was considered the top, irrefutable, best data there was.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Lush greenery in wicker creates a cottage feel Wicker retaining walls add indubitable charm.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
24 May 2023
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“Determinative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinative. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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