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Recent Examples of factor Advertisement Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025 That’s because of a combination of factors, the chief one being that pretty much everybody everywhere on Earth likes Keanu Reeves. Rebecca Keegan, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025 Local seafood costs have been steadily rising due to several factors, including inflation and climate change, not to mention the cost of doing business for local fishermen, adds Mike Lombardi, whose grandfather founded Winter Park’s Lombardi’s Seafood in 1961. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025 At the heart of this innovative post-cleanse toner/essence are herbal staples ginseng, Solomon's seal, and Japanese lily, which soothe, brighten, and protect skin against environmental factors that can lead to signs of aging. Sarah Han, Allure, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for factor
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Noun
  • The proposal, titled New Business Item 39, was preliminarily adopted by union delegates at the 2025 Representative Assembly, which took place in Portland, Oregon, on July 5.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
  • The date of death and the following day of a United States senator, representative, territorial delegate, or the resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
  • Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The fish-out-of-water tale follows Mia, a young and spoiled New York heiress sent by her grandfather to Palermo, without money or luxuries, to work as a real estate agent in the family business.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
  • Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay or benefits on Wednesday in the wake of the shooting, the agency confirmed.
    Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Plaintiff Phone Discovery: Critical Strategic Elements Successful phone discovery requires understanding several strategic elements that can significantly improve outcomes: The Education Component: Many resistance issues stem from genuine misunderstanding about what cell phone forensics involves.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Dress-up, of course, is a traditional element of ocean voyaging.
    Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Starting July 21, SBA representatives will be at a Disaster Loan Outreach Center, located at 1100 Hemphill St., to answer questions and help with the application process.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
  • The group includes representatives of the SMPTE Standards Community from Ross Video, SONY, Adobe, The European Broadcasting Union, and Metaglue.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Under no circumstances are artificially synthesized ingredients like additives and sweeteners acceptable for your dog’s diet.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • For his new concept revitalizing the former Nash & Proper space, Jimenez is taking inspiration from popular fast food chains such as In-N-Out and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, which have compact menus with high-quality ingredients.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The incident that caused the three deputies' deaths is still under investigation by the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • The deputies had served 19, 22 and 33 years in the department, Luna said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Hamm, who like Ellis Maples is a member of the Carolina Golf Hall of Fame, opened the first course in 1968, a layout that hosted the ACC men’s golf championship in 1970, 1973, and 1975.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The film features returning cast members like Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 July 2025

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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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