Word: factor
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Coleman and Wilder are running nearly even, but Wilder has wider support among women voters. Polls indicate that abortion is the decisive factor in the disparity. "I trust the women of Virginia," Wilder taunted his opponent in a televised debate last week. "That's the difference between you and I." Coleman is trying the hang-tough route, sticking to his staunch opposition to abortion in all cases except where the life of the woman is in danger. But he has promised that if he wins the election he will not propose legislation to outlaw the termination of pregnancies that result...
...simply speedy service and knowledgeable staff that have brought on such robust health. Variety of stock is another major factor. For example, a reader can find John Irving's latest novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany, among the 15,000 or so titles typically carried by a chain store, but in all likelihood will not locate Irving's earlier books. Chain stores need fast turnover; they have little space for backlisted books. By contrast, a shop like Manhattan's Shakespeare & Co., which carries 64,000 titles, will stock practically the entire Irving oeuvre...
SPECIAL REPORT: The environmental crisis is finally asserting itself as a major factor in world politics...
Although Kidd said there is some skill in learning how to play the market, he emphasized that luck is a major determining factor in the success of one's investments, especially over a short period of time...
Personal Appearance: In a short, 30-minute interview, it's definitely a big factor. Dress appropriately for the role you're aspiring to fill...