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- I'm sure there are other factors, but I do believe that is the major part.†
Chpt 15factors = things that affect a result or outcome
- "Other factors," Mr. Ellerby says quietly.†
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- Could some of those other factors include the kind of pressure this boy feels to perform?†
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- There's a strong case to be made for that belief being a core factor in keeping humans on their knees.†
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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.