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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
Adjective
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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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For decades, the value of a four-year college degree was indisputable.—
Staff,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Here’s an indisputable lesson we’ve been given by The Netherlands – over and over again.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 July 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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Because there is an unquestionable love for the material and a passion for the goofier, larger-than-life scenarios of comic book lore.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Country music's most beloved radio program is an unquestionable American pop cultural institution.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Though the road to autonomy has challenges, the gains in adaptability, innovation and efficiency are undeniable with the right strategy.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Community steps up to help a woman with 'an undeniable spark' Her community has stepped up to support her as well, with a GoFundMe that's raised more than $50,000 so far.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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