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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factor
Many gore-enjoyers resent how the glistening variety has diluted the vampire’s fear factor.
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Tsao argues people sticking together will prove to be a critical factor in keeping as many of them protected as possible.
—Glenn Minnis | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
The Columbus Police Department cites naloxone as a prime factor behind a decline in 911 calls for overdose emergencies here.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Tsao argues people sticking together will prove to be a critical factor in keeping as many of them protected as possible.
—Glenn Minnis | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
The Columbus Police Department cites naloxone as a prime factor behind a decline in 911 calls for overdose emergencies here.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
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Everything that doesn’t fall under that zone, delegate or cut it.Chad Willardson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nino Mangione, a cousin of Luigi and a Maryland state delegate who issued an initial joint statement for the family, did not respond to a message on a number listed to him.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Use monitoring solutions that track changes immediately and alert the team when updates impact critical components, helping maintain a consistent view of application health.Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a likely component of wanting to right the wrongs of the last two postseasons, which ended with a loss at Highmark Stadium, first to the Bengals two years ago and again last year to the Chiefs.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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This past offseason, Smith’s agent broached the topic of a contract extension this offseason, to no avail.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Secret Service agents thwarted the attack, and Routh fled before being apprehended.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Distinctive elements: Quartz countertops and a large island in the kitchen; primary bedroom with a private bath and closet; bedroom transformed into office; plethora of Christmas decorations.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Just the addition of a Starboard representative to the board would give the markets tremendous confidence that management is on the path toward shareholder value creation.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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This should include everyone—from suppliers of ingredients and packaging to the manufacturers of goods and from design agencies to the third-party distributors and retailers that sell your products and services.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, its ingredients list is rounded out by sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and soy lecithin, an emulsifier.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff’s deputies responded to a family disturbance call at a house in the 7500 block of Versailles Way in Sacramento County early Friday morning, sheriff’s officials said on social media.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Later that day, a Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputy recognized him in the Charger, wearing the same clothing all four victims described, and arrested him, according to court records.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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In exchange, Trump has included Kennedy as member of his transition team and now the potential lead health official in his second White House term.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Connolly, 74, defeated 35-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to become the ranking member of the powerful committee.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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