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multiple factors

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plural noun

genetics two or more genes that act as a unit, producing cumulative effects in the phenotype

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multiple factors

While central bankers need to consider multiple factors, they must avoid acting too late when price stability is at stake, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

That failure can be attributed to multiple factors besides Johnson’s performance.

From Salon ● May 27, 2026

These types of questions often involve nuance, with multiple factors influencing whether a hypothesis is supported.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026

Government officials and experts say the price increase is being driven by multiple factors, including overall inflation, rising labour costs, and a decline in overseas production.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026

Independent multiple factors in the germ-plasm, as in the case of wheat mentioned a few pages back.

From Applied Eugenics by Paul Popenoe

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