How to Use deciding factor in a Sentence

deciding factor

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  • But, the deciding factor may come down to the team’s record, whether fair or not.
    — Tyler Small, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023
  • That can be the deciding factor between say, a sleek chignon or some beachy waves.
    — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 30 June 2023
  • For most people, the interest rate isn’t the deciding factor on whether or not to buy a home.
    — Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
  • But if my birth is the deciding factor, then something is wrong.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Finding the right cot for your camping style should be the deciding factor.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The deciding factor between who makes it and who doesn't could be how the players fighting for the last spots defend in camp.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Just felt like the value, the turns, the experience for Aidan was kind of the deciding factor today.
    — oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The seven games between them will be the deciding factor.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Beyond that, rain is going to be the deciding factor, Boyette said.
    — Bill Weir, CNN, 3 Oct. 2023
  • That sleek look in a unique plum color with gold accents was truly the deciding factor.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Feel The feel of sheets can be the most important deciding factor when purchasing.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 July 2023
  • Who among those coalitions turns out next year could be the election's deciding factor, polls suggest.
    — Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2023
  • When choosing the best time to visit Bali, the consistently good weather means that this is not so much the deciding factor.
    — Anna Chittenden, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The Latino community has so far remained split, which could be a huge deciding factor in the race.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2023
  • But the defeat was the latest instance of 3-point shooting being a deciding factor against the Magic.
    — Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Noise: The noise an air purifier puts out could be a deciding factor in your purchase.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The Alabama shooting prowess was a deciding factor in the game.
    — Randy Kennedy, al, 11 Mar. 2023
  • The courts’ views of what, exactly, the technology does will be a key deciding factor in these cases.
    — Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The deciding factor against agreeing to an early landing in France was that such an invasion would take the Allies at least a year to prepare.
    — Peter Englund, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Glanville emphasized that the deciding factor in his sentencing was being caught with a firearm.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2023
  • Instead of a one-day tournament where luck could be the deciding factor, the Still Cold Open relies on an extended sample size.
    — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • This is a major mark against the service and could be the deciding factor for users despite its strong performance and value proposition.
    — PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
  • If the ability to switch therapists with ease is a deciding factor, review the company's FAQ to ensure a simple process.
    — Liz Duszynski-Goodman, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • If the final roster spots are between you and a few others, your behavior at the tryout – positive or negative in the coach’s eyes – might be the deciding factor in whether you get cut.
    — Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Getting a good night's sleep depends on many components — from cozy bedding to — room conditions — but the deciding factor often lies with the mattress.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
  • This suggested that the amount of white color or the general presence of white bars was not necessarily a deciding factor in how the fish behave.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Because when great candidates have their pick of positions, culture could be the deciding factor.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Dot Williams, board president, emphasized what the parents and district community want will be the deciding factor on what changes will be made.
    — Paige Eichkorn, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Who holds Ohio’s 15 congressional seats could be the deciding factor in which party controls Congress.
    — Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Trending on Billboard Radio could be the deciding factor in the competition.
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2024

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