as in member
one of the parts that make up a whole
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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Recent Examples of building block
Those time slots have given us the opportunity to add permanent shows and building blocks to our schedule.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2025
On the early Earth, however — before the rise in atmospheric oxygen due to photosynthesis — lightning may have played a crucial role in creating many prebiotic compounds, which are molecules that form the building blocks of proteins.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 May 2025
This creates empathy and connection, the building blocks of a truly inclusive culture.
—Steve Salee, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Trials often are composed of careful building blocks.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2025
On the early Earth, however — before the rise in atmospheric oxygen due to photosynthesis — lightning may have played a crucial role in creating many prebiotic compounds, which are molecules that form the building blocks of proteins.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 May 2025
This creates empathy and connection, the building blocks of a truly inclusive culture.
—Steve Salee, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Trials often are composed of careful building blocks.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building block
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Advertisement Advertisement Here are the 24 cast members of Season 50 and what to know, or remember, about each of them as the long wait until next year marches on.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The charging order statutes nowhere require a debtor to be a current member for a charging order to be effective, only that the distribution still exists.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Unlike stocks, which can be valued on the basis of tangible components such a company’s goods and services, bitcoin is considered a store of value, and its price is driven by what others are willing to pay for it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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Look for heavy-duty materials rather than lightweight covers if the furniture is not located in an area that’s sheltered from the elements (for example, a covered porch or patio).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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What concentration of active whitening ingredients is best?—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Espresso-Chile Rub 2 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons ground chile powder such as ancho 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Combine all ingredients and mix well.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
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