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
The regime in Beijing therefore has considerable control over key nodes in the fentanyl chain: raw materials, production, sales and money laundering.
U.S. leaders, Democrats and Republicans alike, have accused China of using fentanyl to weaken the United States.
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Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2025
While the raw material value of the Fisherman's Ring can be roughly estimated based on its gold content—about 30 grams of 24-karat gold might be valued in the range of $2,000 to $2,500 at current market prices—the ring's true worth is far more substantial.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Jain pointed out that for the Indian industry to capitalize on the present situation where tariffs are less than other countries, the issue of protectionism for raw materials needed to be addressed urgently.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
Other artists do just that, harvesting invasive species as raw materials.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2025
While the raw material value of the Fisherman's Ring can be roughly estimated based on its gold content—about 30 grams of 24-karat gold might be valued in the range of $2,000 to $2,500 at current market prices—the ring's true worth is far more substantial.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Jain pointed out that for the Indian industry to capitalize on the present situation where tariffs are less than other countries, the issue of protectionism for raw materials needed to be addressed urgently.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
Other artists do just that, harvesting invasive species as raw materials.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
Noun
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But if Game 1 is any indication, this has the potential to be a short one.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Taking a player with the potential to cause problems is not what this team needs right now.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the air force is increasing its dependence on Chinese components such as chips and rare-earth materials.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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They can be made from many materials, though leather is generally considered to be the best.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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