The true rule in determining to embrace or reject anything is not whether it have any evil in it, but whether it have more of evil than of good.    From LearnThat.org.  [Abraham Lincoln, Source: Representative Abraham Lincoln, remarks in the House, June 20, 1848.]

Verb (used with object) : Demand for a product usually determines supply.    From Dictionary.com. 

But the presence or absence of their mother may make all the difference in determining which is which, according to new research published online yesterday in Nature Neuroscience.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mother’s Presence can Override Fear | Impact Lab] Reference

The primary factor in determining basic eligibility to.    From Wordnik.com.  [Heroes or Villains?] Reference

This is something I refer to as determining the link clique.    From Wordnik.com.  [Search Engine Optimization and Marketing News provided by Cumbrowski.com] Reference

The difficulty may lie in determining exactly what your best chance is.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bridge] Reference

Beijing has pledged greater flexibility in determining the value of the yuan.    From Wordnik.com.  [IMF Meeting Stokes Fear of Currency War] Reference

Israel -- There is some difficulty felt in determining to whom "they" refers.    From Wordnik.com.  [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference

"At this time I'm most interested in determining if I'm the right person for the job.".    From Wordnik.com.  [How To Negotiate For A Better Salary, Even Now] Reference

(On small airplanes this is important, for instance in determining where to place the bags.).    From Wordnik.com.  [Taxis in the Sky] Reference

How important are leaders in determining the ecological success or failure of a civilization?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Collapse by Jared Diamond: Questions] Reference

Mary Schantag of POW Network and I would be glad to assist you in determining the true story.    From Wordnik.com.  [Heroes or Villains?] Reference

August 1973 with a request for any information which would assist in determining status and resolution.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dodge, Ronald W.] Reference

November 1973 with a request for any information which would assist in determining status and resolution.    From Wordnik.com.  [Vescelius, Milton J. Jr.] Reference

This month, a new grading system takes effect across all 16 spy agencies for use in determining merit pay.    From Wordnik.com.  [Calendar] Reference

Robinson has sole discretion in determining how much time McClanahan should spend behind bars, Drake said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Richard Mcclanahan] Reference

While en route, bad weather was encountered, and the pilot requested assistance in determining his position.    From Wordnik.com.  [Uhlmansiek, Ralph E.] Reference

Those trials, called phase III trials, provide critical data used in determining whether a drug will be approved.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New Rx for Medicine] Reference

The test also could be helpful in determining which patients get what level of care or even later rehabilitation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Saline Fluid Fails in Brain Therapy] Reference

Team on 8 August 1973 with a request for any information which would assist in determining status and resolution.    From Wordnik.com.  [Erskine, Jack D.] Reference

Does chance play a more powerful role than will or desire in determining events for other characters in the novel too?.    From Wordnik.com.  [White Teeth by Zadie Smith: Questions] Reference

Judge Ben Story issued a letter regarding the rest of the court term determining which judges will handle the caseload.    From Wordnik.com.  [Helena Daily World Homepage RSS] Reference

He encouraged firms to look at "behavioural characteristics" in determining bonuses and for boards to "show leadership".    From Wordnik.com.  [Regulation only way to curb bonuses, says RBS chairman Sir Philip Hampton] Reference

This review is very helpful in determining whether I want to see this film or not (mixed with a number of other reviews).    From Wordnik.com.  [Avatar: The Good and The Bad] Reference

First, Freud asserted the overwhelming importance of personal history in determining what his followers called character.    From Wordnik.com.  [How We Become What We Are] Reference

And anyway, at the end of the day, it's not so clear just how pivotal the youth vote will be in determining who wins Congress.    From Wordnik.com.  [Are Youth Voters Tuned In To President Obama?] Reference

The SEC rule-making period, which lasts until April 2011, will be critical in determining how the Act will play out on the ground.    From Wordnik.com.  [Janet Ranganathan: Can New SEC Disclosure Rules Bring Transparency to Uganda's Oil Sector?] Reference

Nurses will assist you in determining correct care for your child, whether he or she has a fever, cough or another health problem.    From Wordnik.com.  [Frequently Asked Questions] Reference

Teachers make the most significant difference, especially kindergarten teachers, in determining future success in a student's life.    From Wordnik.com.  [Joel Shatzky: Educating for Democracy: What Makes a "Great" Teacher?] Reference

Imagining how consumers will actually use the device is an important step in determining whether a company has something to offer on it.    From Wordnik.com.  [CMOs: Should Your Brand Be On A Tablet?] Reference

Everything plays a part in determining who is most likely to win, and the concept of an 'advantage' can change for a variety of reasons.    From Wordnik.com.  [Interview with Jonathan Maberry, author of Patient Zero] Reference

Whether independents swing back (again) or not could be the critical data point in determining whether President Obama wins a second term.    From Wordnik.com.  [The amazingly unpredictable independent voter] Reference

But gains faded as investors noted Mr. Bernanke 's comments about the difficulties in determining the details of how to proceed with additional purchases.    From Wordnik.com.  [European Stocks Tick Higher] Reference