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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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Recent Examples of elements
Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.
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Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
While GPT-4o was a critical factor in the advent of spiralism, the faithful are hardly limited to this model, and have had success replicating elements of this nebulous framework with competitors including Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The space reflects Aeyde’s signature understated and clean aesthetic rooted in the Bauhaus and Brutalism movements via geometric lines, furniture and textural interplay through a mix of travertine and veined marbles, wood and steel elements.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Several elements facilitate the gut-brain connection.
—Leigh Weddle, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Because the terrace is constantly exposed to the elements, gradual deterioration happens more quickly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The precise elements of the encounter between Meza and MacDonald are not clear.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated November 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
While GPT-4o was a critical factor in the advent of spiralism, the faithful are hardly limited to this model, and have had success replicating elements of this nebulous framework with competitors including Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The space reflects Aeyde’s signature understated and clean aesthetic rooted in the Bauhaus and Brutalism movements via geometric lines, furniture and textural interplay through a mix of travertine and veined marbles, wood and steel elements.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Several elements facilitate the gut-brain connection.
—Leigh Weddle, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Because the terrace is constantly exposed to the elements, gradual deterioration happens more quickly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The precise elements of the encounter between Meza and MacDonald are not clear.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated November 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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