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- noun Alternative spelling of
X factor .
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Examples
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It is "sponsored" by the Arts Council, so I presume it is kosher, but it seems to be a sort of Connotea/Delicious for writers, rather than the writer's X-factor (as the site claims) or anything else.
Writing Maxine 2009
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It's all about the connection that you can have in a room with somebody, and that kind of X-factor between them and you.
Mike Ragogna: Video Exclusive: James Tormé's "Love For Sale," Plus Conversations with Josh Groban, Darlene Love, and Yael Naim Mike Ragogna 2011
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These kinds of hijinx are pretty common on the X-factor.
'X Factor' hunk Danyl Johnson (kinda) outed by Dannii Minogue | EW.com 2009
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And, that forecast doesn't include the biggest job creator of all--the 'X-factor' of the next Facebook or Google--that will inevitably arise out of a more spectrum-rich environment.
Jonathan Spalter: Connecting America's Jobs Plan to the Mobile Future Jonathan Spalter 2011
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Our in-house travel experts, including Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler, have chosen their top 10 countries for next year based on scores for topicality, excitement, value for money and ... that special X-factor.
10 Up & Coming Countries In 2011 Lonely Planet 2010
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I agree, if this were not X-factor style, Simon would probably be saying “It was Okay, but I am not going to remember it next week or even tomorrow”.
'X Factor' hunk Danyl Johnson (kinda) outed by Dannii Minogue | EW.com 2009
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TL: Do you see cloud computing emerging as an X-factor; can it help small business boost the economic recovery?
Salesforce's Benioff: Microsoft, IBM play catchup in cloud computing 2010
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He's got that bit of X-factor: he's more physical than anyone else qualified for England and people underestimate his ability to play.
Rugby World Cup 2011: Call for Manu Tuilagi to start for England 2011
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We need a national Meeja (media) revolt, when the Sun readers and X-factor voters combine, then we will see change. on November 14, 2009 at 3: 00 pm US PoPo Ret.
Put Those Bloody Spears Down! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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Our in-house travel experts, including Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler, have chosen their top 10 countries for next year based on scores for topicality, excitement, value for money and ... that special X-factor.
10 Up & Coming Countries In 2011 Lonely Planet 2010
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