Example Sentences

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Determining that someone is mentally incapacitated is not a simple process, but people over 16 who fall into this category are protected under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Determining precisely how many babies have died or suffered severe brain damage because of a lack of vitamin K is difficult.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Determining just how much money the state will have on hand for budget purposes given the rapidly shifting situation in the Gulf is extremely tricky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Determining that a system is conscious would force society to reconsider how that system should be treated.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

Determining the magnitude of an earthquake is a tricky business.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland