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"text": "A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances."
}
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"Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive."
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"text": "The new mayor was a decisive leader."
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"If you are decisive, you are strong enough to quickly choose between things."
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