Sentence examples for but not a determinative from inspiring English sources

It may be a factor, but not a determinative one.

But that visual contrast is only one — and historically not a determinative — measure of support.

On the other hand, reduced Th17 cell population size in immunized Nlrp3 and Asc mice is not a determinative factor for their resistance to EAE.

However, as I noted above, more sophisticated analyses of the propensity for interpersonal violence show race is not a determinative factor in violent behavior.

First, what is deemed to be in the child's best interests is evidence for but not finally determinative of a judgement as to the competence of the child.

Airports' relative size does appear to play a significant, but not entirely determinative role in the passenger experience.

The criteria used by the Department of State in granting a separate maintenance allowance are relevant, but not determinative, for purposes of determining whether a separate household is provided because of adverse living conditions.

And then, of course, there is my personal take on things, which will, of course, factor in strongly but not be determinative.

A particular practice such as confidential reporting may be relevant as one of many elements of the system but not particularly determinative.

"What is a significant but not determinative factor in other states," Professor Dow of the University of Houston said, "basically in Texas is the whole ball of wax".

In this context, the engineering is nice, but not determinative of how to make a service work for consumers.