decisive/deciding/determining factor

noun

: the most important reason

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

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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 The swing states, or battleground states will once be the determining factor and big swing in the late innings to win the election for either former president Donald Trump or current vice president Kamala Harris. —

Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The determining factor in ending her presidency may well have been her ideals, says Sulik. —

Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024 Price Price will be a huge determining factor in your purchase. —

Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decisive/deciding/determining factor

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