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as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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as in principles
elements plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
she felt a bit out of her element in the mathematics section of the exam
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Mark Pitcavage, a senior research fellow and policy adviser at the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism previously told USA TODAY the group has elements of a religious cult, citing LaSota's online postings.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Catchy arrangements, authentic storytelling, nostalgic R&B and rap elements, slick rhymes, and sticky hooks.
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Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
24 June 2026
His performance had all the classic elements — passes from deep, quick one-touch plays and three left-footed goals — and a foul for which he should have been booked and could have been worthy of a red card.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Best Amazon Front Porch Rugs Under $100 For an instant front porch upgrade, look no further than these stylish outdoor rugs that are made to handle heavy foot traffic and weather elements.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Catchy arrangements, authentic storytelling, nostalgic R&B and rap elements, slick rhymes, and sticky hooks.
—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
24 June 2026
His performance had all the classic elements — passes from deep, quick one-touch plays and three left-footed goals — and a foul for which he should have been booked and could have been worthy of a red card.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Best Amazon Front Porch Rugs Under $100 For an instant front porch upgrade, look no further than these stylish outdoor rugs that are made to handle heavy foot traffic and weather elements.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
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One of the most important components is the avionics system that allows the pilot to access the aircraft’s various navigation and communications systems.
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The 747-800 was selected as the basis of the VC-25B, the new primary plane to serve as Air Force One in 2015, during the Barack Obama administration, as the old planes were expected to exceed their service lifetime in 2017.
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The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Zandi factors in military spending, rising energy and commodity prices, as well as interest rates.
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Out of love for different sound systems, different writing systems, different grammars, different sets of concepts, different idioms, different ways of seeing the world.
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His writing frequently eschewed basic grammar and punctuation.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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He’s transported to a realm of Tolkienesque fantasy, deposited somewhere between the Stony Waste and the Frozen Sea.
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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“Element.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/element. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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