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Two X factors are also widely assumed to be in Paramount’s favor.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Lakers tried to spark their X factor in the third quarter.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Saint Mary’s brings a potential X factor in sophomore center Andrew McKeever, whose 7-foot-3 frame presents an uncommon issue for opponents.
—Ron Kroichick, Houston Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Foto Olimpik—NurPhoto/Getty Images Petrosian, who is currently fifth after the short program, is the Russian national champion for the third year in a row and the X factor in the competition.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Lakers tried to spark their X factor in the third quarter.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Saint Mary’s brings a potential X factor in sophomore center Andrew McKeever, whose 7-foot-3 frame presents an uncommon issue for opponents.
—Ron Kroichick, Houston Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Foto Olimpik—NurPhoto/Getty Images Petrosian, who is currently fifth after the short program, is the Russian national champion for the third year in a row and the X factor in the competition.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
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“X factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/X%20factor. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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