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as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in components
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factors
The amount each subscriber may receive has not been disclosed and will depend on factors such as how long a person has been subscribed and how many valid claims are filed.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Shah believes that factors that can impact this include low stomach acid, gut inflammation, high calcium intake along with iron, and thyroid imbalances.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
While anagen duration is largely inherited, factors like nutrition, stress, and hormones significantly influence hair health and loss, with androgens notably shortening scalp hair's growth phase.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Neighborhoods in the South Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Central Brooklyn are the most susceptible due to a variety of factors including socioeconomic status, higher rates of pollution, lack of air conditioning and less trees.
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Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Fatigue with the stagnation inherent in contemporary democratic institutions is among the key factors that make the promise to break through intransigence by autocratic leaders attractive to a plurality of voters.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
One of the six never hatched and one owlet died May 27, due combination of factors that may be partly related to the ongoing drought, officials said.
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Mark Price
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Shah believes that factors that can impact this include low stomach acid, gut inflammation, high calcium intake along with iron, and thyroid imbalances.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
While anagen duration is largely inherited, factors like nutrition, stress, and hormones significantly influence hair health and loss, with androgens notably shortening scalp hair's growth phase.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Neighborhoods in the South Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Central Brooklyn are the most susceptible due to a variety of factors including socioeconomic status, higher rates of pollution, lack of air conditioning and less trees.
—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Fatigue with the stagnation inherent in contemporary democratic institutions is among the key factors that make the promise to break through intransigence by autocratic leaders attractive to a plurality of voters.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
One of the six never hatched and one owlet died May 27, due combination of factors that may be partly related to the ongoing drought, officials said.
—
Mark Price
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
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Button Gwinnett didn’t want to be in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress in the summer of 1776, and not just because a heat wave gripped the city and delegates dressed in wool and powdered wigs.
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But on July 2, 1776, as the mighty British army sailed into New York Harbor, the delegates in Philadelphia's Independence Hall voted yea.
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To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.
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Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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When your workforce includes full-time employees, fractional specialists and AI agents, culture becomes about how work gets done, not who does it.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
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In 1976, there were 18 Black representatives in Congress; today there are 67.
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Other performers have yet to be officially confirmed by attendees or representatives for Swift and Kelce at the time of publication, though Paul McCartney and Tim McGraw are both believed to have also taken the stage.
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Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.
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KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.
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The names of the man, the deputies and the Plantation officer were not released.
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Investigators said deputies then conducted a tactical retreat while continuing to order the suspect to drop the weapon.
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For a more exclusive access, sign up for the chef’s experience, which includes visits to the Sonoma Farmers Market, Vella Cheese Company, and The Farmer’s Patch to hand-select ingredients for your dinner.
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Previous versions of the FDA’s panel on drug compounding — the group that will meet next month — have voted against a string of peptide ingredients brought forward by compounding pharmacies, declaring all of them too risky to be offered to patients.
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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