Example Sentences

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“Values and goals for the future are two of the biggest predictors of long-term compatibility.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

An Egan-Jones spokeswoman said its private letter ratings, which it began to provide about a decade ago, have been good predictors of how rated investments performed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Having a close family member with a mental illness remains one of the strongest known predictors.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2025

“Decades of research confirmed that education is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health,” Ferrer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

The predictors of a crown, with a royal exchequer from the alchemists, seduced the imagination, and a’Laski invited the sages with their families to reside at his castle.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac