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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
Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Skin substitutes are a group of biological and synthetic elements that enable the temporary or permanent closure of wounds.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Running parallel, the Contrechamp sidebar — Annecy’s platform for more formally adventurous features — will open with Welcome to Dolly’s House, a Taiwanese film from directors Seven Ych, Rady Fu and Tree MutaIt, blending the world of YouTube creators with fantasy elements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Stars are born in vast clouds of molecular hydrogen gas laced with heavy elements.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
All those big companies from all elements of healthcare have reached out wanting to work with us.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege that Jalil played a role in organizing the operation, including securing materials and coordinating elements of the attack.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The resulting obround shell, which consists of a roof, floor and the two short sides, is durable, heat and cold-resistant, and able to withstand fires, termites, and the elements.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Skin substitutes are a group of biological and synthetic elements that enable the temporary or permanent closure of wounds.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Running parallel, the Contrechamp sidebar — Annecy’s platform for more formally adventurous features — will open with Welcome to Dolly’s House, a Taiwanese film from directors Seven Ych, Rady Fu and Tree MutaIt, blending the world of YouTube creators with fantasy elements.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Stars are born in vast clouds of molecular hydrogen gas laced with heavy elements.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
All those big companies from all elements of healthcare have reached out wanting to work with us.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors allege that Jalil played a role in organizing the operation, including securing materials and coordinating elements of the attack.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The resulting obround shell, which consists of a roof, floor and the two short sides, is durable, heat and cold-resistant, and able to withstand fires, termites, and the elements.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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