element

Example Sentences

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It’s the element that brings the whole plate back into balance.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

O'Leary said there is also a generational element in the optimistic audience numbers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As ever, the most terrifying element in a web-based thriller isn’t the people onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It is difficult to see how he could have done any of that without losing the element of surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It's useful, therefore, to be familiar with the terms commonly used to describe each element.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones