element
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In a tense and tight match with plenty of big shots, both players struggled with the windy conditions, which added an element of unpredictability to proceedings and led to 83 unforced errors between the pair.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
It’s the element that brings the whole plate back into balance.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
They must also integrate into the air force's real-time coordination system, a key element of the sophisticated network that manages thousands of air-defence teams.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
As ever, the most terrifying element in a web-based thriller isn’t the people onscreen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The element of surprise had been lost—now he must try another ploy, the show of force.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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