as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts
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Recent Examples of raw material
However, restrictions on the development of these resources are hindering our ability to strengthen domestic supply chains and making manufacturing more reliant on raw material imports.
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Disclose Full Supply Chain Data, Not Just Tier 1 Suppliers
Fashion Revolution’s Transparency Index shows that while disclosure at the first tier direct suppliers has improved, only 12% of brands reveal information about processing facilities and just 5% disclose raw material suppliers.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
When ultimately completed with 15 docks, the megaport at Chancay is expected to be the principal conduit for shipping South America’s raw materials and agricultural products to China, as well as for importing Chinese products into Latin America.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Syria’s oil and gas, raw materials, and manufacturing sectors could be revived, generating revenue for the government and providing livelihoods for many of the country’s citizens.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Disclose Full Supply Chain Data, Not Just Tier 1 Suppliers
Fashion Revolution’s Transparency Index shows that while disclosure at the first tier direct suppliers has improved, only 12% of brands reveal information about processing facilities and just 5% disclose raw material suppliers.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
When ultimately completed with 15 docks, the megaport at Chancay is expected to be the principal conduit for shipping South America’s raw materials and agricultural products to China, as well as for importing Chinese products into Latin America.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Syria’s oil and gas, raw materials, and manufacturing sectors could be revived, generating revenue for the government and providing livelihoods for many of the country’s citizens.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
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The good news is that renewable energy not only has the potential to save money for consumers, according to the Department of Energy, but also make money for investors, with an International Energy Agency report finding clean energy outperformed fossil fuels for both 5 and 10 year periods.—
Morgan Simon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Odd Andersen | Afp | Getty Images Greenland has little interest in harnessing its massive resource potential to become a top mining country.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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