coups de grâce

variants or coups de grace
plural of coup de grâce
as in determinants
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming the prosecutor presented his coupe de grâce—a videotape of the beating

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Noun
  • These somewhat redundant three layers of determinants robustly channel a trajectory of predictable behavior.
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  • Some recent industry messaging has contrasted with language from the Biden administration's rhetoric centered on accessibility, affordability and social determinants of health.
    Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
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“Coups de grâce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coups%20de%20gr%C3%A2ce. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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