common factor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Still, some states and school districts are making progress — and a common factor was a shift toward phonics-based instruction and providing extra support in other ways as well for struggling readers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Many nightclub fires share a common factor: flammable soundproofing foam and interior finishes that cover much of the space and can ignite easily.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
Extensive research consistently underscores a common factor in successful cities: diversity.
From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023
In many of the most dramatic examples, a common factor is online radicalization.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023
Artemis scanned the pages for some other common factor.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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