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The phrase "a deciding one" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to something that plays a crucial role in making a decision or determining an outcome.
Example: "The final match was a deciding one, as it would determine the champion of the tournament."
Alternatives: "a crucial one" or "a pivotal one".
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It is an important factor they have in their favour and could be a deciding one.
Yet most of the time feelings should, in the words of another dear colleague, be treated like one member of a personal board of directors: they have a vote, but seldom a deciding one.
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