building block

Example Sentences

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It’s the first building block, the thing that quietly dictates how the rest of the week will unfold.

From Salon

Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement.

From BBC

In polymers, these bonds connect one building block to the next.

From Science Daily

With chip makers focused on serving needs of AI data centers, supplies of basic building blocks for laptops or gaming consoles have dwindled as prices have soared, according to Greengart.

From Barron's

Acetaldehyde is an essential chemical building block that plays a major role in modern manufacturing.

From Science Daily