Example Sentences

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One of the main areas of disagreement has been determining exactly how much effect using social media has on young people's mental health.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

“A core part of our performance audit work has been determining the effectiveness of this type of state-level program, and I believe a targeted review … will offer valuable insights.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

The biggest problem, they say, has been determining which joint investigations run afoul of the new law.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2021

One of the major hurdles in reaching a settlement has been determining how many customers were affected by the bank’s practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2017

The biggest obstacle in negotiations has been determining how to divide up the costs for $200 million in renovations and upgrades the Bills are seeking to have done to the 39-year-old facility.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2012