factor in
Britishverb
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Your age, the size of your residence and the number of people living there should all factor in, she theorizes, with some extra leeway for those working in or adjacent to the book trade.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
The pace of reconstruction will "be a decisive factor in shaping the country's economic recovery and social outcomes," the World Bank said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Another factor in her long career is the love and support she gets from her Matsuyama colleagues, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
While the incident is still being investigated, the Sheriff’s Office said in its news release that “excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
What held the column of water together was a natural force, the resistance to the creation of a vacuum, and this force was a major factor in understanding the strength of materials.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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