derive
Example Sentences
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The two businesses are linked since most plastic is derived from oil or natural gas.
From Los Angeles Times
Much of contemporary men’s underwear is made from polyester-based fabrics, which are themselves derived from petroleum.
The company derives nearly all of its revenue from the commercial aftermarket and it employs about 300 people, according to TransDigm.
Charity Commission chief executive David Holdsworth said: "Trustees must be able to effectively challenge the behaviour of powerful individuals, including where that power derives from spiritual leadership."
From BBC
The team also examined 21 years of seafloor light estimates derived from satellite data along New Zealand's East Cape.
From Science Daily
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