essential elements

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The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Light from stars and the dust it illuminates may not be enough to drive the powerful winds that carry life's essential elements across 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