Example Sentences

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Some peptides—the building blocks of protein—are already approved by the FDA for use in prescription weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Surging demand for the building blocks of AI has led to a memory-chip shortage and fueled a global rally in semiconductor stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Read the ingredient list and you’ll find dehydrated onion, beef bouillon, herbs, spices and other savory building blocks.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and support healthy cell function throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

When an atom that is part of a molecule loses an electron, it lets go of the other atoms, breaking the molecule apart and destroying our tiniest building blocks.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland