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 who belongs on the list can take days, months or years, depending on the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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 the age of Early and Middle Pleistocene fossils is often difficult because rock layers are incomplete or dating methods come with large uncertainties.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

Determining the magnitude of an earthquake is a tricky business.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland