With a twist of his wrist, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic rendered decisions that influenced a nation of moviegoers and could sometimes make or break a film.

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"I don't mind winning or losing by the decisions I make, " he was seen fuming.

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Right on their heels is Kevin Brown, who averaged 206 innings and a 3.16 ERA from 1989 to 2004, while winning over 60% of his decisions.

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You know the odds are against you at a Las Vegas blackjack table, but there is always a chance that you can win, and that your decisions can affect your chances of winning.

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Their award-winning prospect theory, shows how people really make decisions in uncertain situations.

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It's also unlikely that winning the peace prize will impact Obama's policy decisions (even if that may be what the Nobel judges are hoping).

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"Katie's proud of her award-winning team at CBS, and she has not made any decisions about her future, " said Ms. Couric's spokesman, Matthew Hiltzik.

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Having a clear definition of winning serves as your north star from which to navigate these critical strategic decisions.

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