element

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Princeton implemented a cap on A’s in 2004, but repealed the policy in 2014 after reporting it added a “large element of stress to students’ lives.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There will be an element of frustration from the English side after they twice came from behind against Bayern last week, only for Momoko Tanikawa to score a late winner for the visitors.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Lawyers representing another of the minors declined to comment, while lawyers for a third said their client had "excellent school results" and there was "no element indicating a terrorist intention".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The third region contains organic compounds that include nitrogen, an element that plays a key role in biological molecules such as amino acids.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

At the board, playing a speed game, Bobby was truly in his element, like Michael Jordan soaring for the hoop.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady