decisive/deciding/determining factor

noun

: the most important reason

Cost was the decisive/deciding/determining factor in their decision.

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Dubai’s ongoing transformation into a global business hub has ignited intense competition, which makes strategic public relations a decisive factor for companies aiming to stand out. —

Ohad Ben Artzi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Vice President Harris’s campaign team blamed the presidential election loss on her lack of distance from President Biden’s administration and poor media coverage while some Senators say border security was the determining factor for many voters. —

Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024 Offensive line coach Josh Henson provided some insight on what will be the determining factor there. —

Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024 This likely will come down to Kane, Brade and Worley battling for one or two spots — and special teams could be the determining factor. —

Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decisive/deciding/determining factor

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