element

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

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

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any element, while graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon, is known for its exceptional strength and heat resistance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

But just spending time with Thomas online and knowing that he believed in me truly made me feel like the strongest, luckiest element in the world.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas