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Recent Examples of determinative
Although the regulation explicitly states that no one factor is determinative, the case law tells a somewhat different story.
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Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
—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
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Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
That naturally leads to early clues, even if those clues aren’t determinative.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinative
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Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of litigation assignments from case initiation and answer, plus discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial and appeals.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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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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Its presence at March Madness is also indisputable, sponsoring 60% of the men’s and women’s teams that participated in the 2025 tournament.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But in the end the opportunity to work with Apple, Pure Fiction, and See-Saw was indisputable.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The length of the harvest window for slicing tomatoes depends on whether the plant is determinate or indeterminate.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 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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Despite the discouraging tendency these days to see everything through a political prism, the science itself is incontestable and apolitical: Climate change is caused by human activity, primarily the use fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 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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What had seemed the unquestionable bases of Canadian foreign policy are melting like the glaciers in Greenland.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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Its status as a cinematic and psychological landmark remains unquestionable, and likely permanent.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Reagan’s protectionist compromises are undeniable, but so was his commitment to the ideals and long-term viability of free trade.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wallace’s talent is undeniable, but questions remain not just about his position change but versatility.—
Andrew Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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The video from the 10th floor provides irrefutable evidence of what happens when government agencies operate without oversight.—
Murad Awawdeh,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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Anyway, with all of that irrefutable proof in hand, Trump urged the DOJ to target Obama.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
25 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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