essential elements

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Carson’s attorneys also say Battle “cannot establish the essential elements of his whistleblower claim” and that his case lacks triable issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

These winds are thought to spread carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and other life essential elements throughout the galaxy.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

Like quitting time at the preschool, “All Her Fault” consists of essential elements running back and forth and under your feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

In his order, Judge McAfee said the charges "contain all the essential elements of the crimes but fail to allege sufficient detail regarding the nature of their commission, i.e., the underlying felony solicited".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

Seeing him made questions and worries evaporate, and I remained transfixed, caught and caressed by the essential elements of sky and earth and water.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya