multiple factors

British

plural noun

genetics two or more genes that act as a unit, producing cumulative effects in the phenotype

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She says there are multiple factors that make people hesitant to have the vaccine.

From BBC

Multiple factors combined to undermine it, analysts say -- the conviction of its founder for corruption, his daughter Paetongtarn's mishandling of the border conflict with Cambodia, and not least the domination of the party by its founding family.

From Barron's

“Multiple factors could influence travel booking decisions and are more complex than a few prompts can capture,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Government officials and experts say the price increase is being driven by multiple factors, including overall inflation, rising labour costs, and a decline in overseas production.

From BBC

“Multiple factors have impeded the downward price action that we anticipated based on fundamentals.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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