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- Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishful thinking at its worst.†
Chpt 2factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
- This very personal relationship, 'value,' has two factors for a human being: first, what he can do with a thing, its use to him ...and second, what he must do to get it, its cost to him.†
Chpt 6 *factors = things that affect a result or outcome
- The M. I. has the lowest percentage of officers in any army of record and this factor is just part of the M. I.'s unique "divisional wedge.†
Chpt 13factor = thing that affects a result or outcome
- Still, the chances were five hundred to one that even a shot aimed with murderous intent would not be live and the safety factor increased still higher because the recruit probably couldn't shoot that well anyhow.†
Chpt 5
- What is the only factor that can save you when the load is too heavy?†
Chpt 12
Definitions:
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(factor as in: It was the deciding factor.) something that affects a result or outcomeYou also may encounter x-factor or x factor--meaning "the most important thing that influences a result or outcome."
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(factor as in: factor it into your thinking) include consideration of
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) There are many specialized meanings in fields such as mathematics, business, finance, biology, and grammar.