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element

[el-uh-muhnt] / ˈɛl ə mənt /


NOUN
place where one feels comfortable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
foreign land


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We are used to seeing one very visible element of many asylum claims – those arriving across the English Channel on small boats.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

This introduces an element of Mickey and Judy, my uncle’s got a barn, let’s put on a show comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“What a farce. Every element of it felt staged,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Some complaints about Nielsen include an element of “feeding an outrage machine for the sake of negotiation” with the company, said industry analyst Brian Wieser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Good soldier, I thought, taking advantage of the element of surprise.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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