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
These raw materials and fibers were selected based on total industry volume, current availability of impact data and the quality of existing data sets.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
The military described it as a unique site involved in the production of raw materials needed for uranium enrichment.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The Middle East is a major supplier of plastic raw materials.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The Israeli military later said raw materials are processed for enrichment at the Yazd plant and that the strike was a major blow to Iran's nuclear program.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
The military described it as a unique site involved in the production of raw materials needed for uranium enrichment.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The Middle East is a major supplier of plastic raw materials.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The Israeli military later said raw materials are processed for enrichment at the Yazd plant and that the strike was a major blow to Iran's nuclear program.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Andrade accused Uthmeier and foundation attorney Jeff Aaron of money laundering and wire fraud and turned over materials from his investigation to Campbell’s office and the FBI.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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