Maintaining stable cross-strait relations is a major factor (in maintaining the state of "green light" of ROC current state of diplomatic ties with other nations). David Lin
I am deeply aware of the dimension of luck. It's so important to be prepared to receive it, but it is a major factor. There's no question. J. Carter Brown
Your 40s are a major trough. About the age of 50, feelings of satisfaction begin to rebound and keep rising into your 50s, 60s and 70s, with health being a major factor. Jane Pauley
The physician's ability to reassure the patient is a major factor in activating the body's own healing system. Norman Cousins
Fitness will be a major factor in the first race and I think that will play into the hands of drivers who have been racing recently, rather than people like me who haven't raced properly for a decade. I'am not one of the favourites to start with. Nigel Mansell