Grammar fix
major factor
important cause
A main reason or influence that strongly affects a situation or result.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Stress was a major factor in her decision to change jobs.
In my opinion, a major factor behind the rise in online shopping is the convenience it offers to customers.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Money was a major factor of his decision.
Say: Money was a major factor in his decision.
'A factor IN something', not 'of'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'A major factor' is natural; 'preponderant causal element' is jargon.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a major factor (in)
- in
- contributing
- key
- deciding