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elements

noun

plural of element

as in principles

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 That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 And above all, there are a lot of elements that can disappear overnight due to a change in technology. — Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 But acknowledging a property’s cheesy elements isn’t the same as generating consistent laughs from the situation. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Set on 7,000 acres in the foothills of the South Downs, the grand house combines Tudor and Georgian elements, and its interiors include paintings by Van Dyck and Gainsborough, Sèvres porcelain, and Chippendale cabinetry. — Nicholas Derenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Zoia bought the property in 2021 and carried out a two-year gut renovation that prioritized the preservation of the mural, which cannot be removed from the building’s structural elements. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Inexpensive accessories can help introduce those elements without buying additional clothing. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 As for the green star, the main elements present are calcium, sodium and lithium, Hollands said. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 In most cases, bed and board have to be paid for, but there are a series of daily spending caps on different elements, such as food and hotel costs. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026

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