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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factor
The court’s wow factor The court’s main draw, aside from the potential benefits to athletes, is the customization.
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Pj Green
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Various factors contributed to this shift, most predominantly the global pandemic, which forced many to rethink the rooms in their home.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
And other factors may help keep oil price increases relatively limited.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News the war in Iran, at least in part, appeared to have been a factor in his attack.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Pj Green
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Various factors contributed to this shift, most predominantly the global pandemic, which forced many to rethink the rooms in their home.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
And other factors may help keep oil price increases relatively limited.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News the war in Iran, at least in part, appeared to have been a factor in his attack.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for factor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
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Because of Jesse, the Democratic Party changed its rules, ending the winner-take-all distribution of delegates during presidential primaries, which meant underdogs and outsiders like Bill Clinton or Bernie Sanders could stay competitive and build momentum instead of getting knocked out early.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Grégory Caulier, the general delegate of the César Awards, released a statement to Variety, putting conspiracy theories to rest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The city has already spent approximately $17 million on an office building for staff, and public funds will finance the civic components promoted in One Boca’s campaign messaging.—
Andrea Levine O’Rourke,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The partnership formed only after Wimbledon, arranged through Tien’s agent, despite the two having lived in the same Southern California tennis orbit for years without ever meeting.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bruising drops in software company stocks this year have left investors struggling to discern which firms will be least and most affected by competition from AI agents.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The proposal preserves elements of the past by focusing future development on specific portions of the lot along Melrose and limited areas in the production core, architecture firm Rios said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sprawling nature of Maryland’s budget, which exceeds $65 billion, and its notorious high-profile cases of political corruption also add an element of vigilance and caution to the definition.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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This article has been edited to include a statement from Dick's representative and information on injuries Dick sustained from a 2019 attack.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Voters in a Democratic-leaning state House district in metro Atlanta will choose a new representative in a special election next week triggered when the incumbent resigned from her seat before a criminal indictment.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another ingredient made from the tree is tara gum, which has been safely used for years as a thickening agent or stabilizer in foods.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ingredients are in place for a free-spending party in boardrooms across America.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Emily Hampsten, deputy chief of staff for Durbin, confirmed Wednesday morning that the senator was referring to the Sacramento mother.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 4,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Law enforcement called off the chase because of safety concerns, but deputies later found the Chevrolet at a gas station in Georgetown, according to the affidavit.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mosley was an assistant coach on Team USA and Flagg scrimmaged against the Olympic roster as a member of the Select Team.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Staff member Brandon Richards, who made $136,000 last year, is tasked with quickly dispatching responses to information the governor’s team deems inaccurate or misleading that is spread on social media and in the media.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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