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
There were certain events in Odessa that had become time- honored traditions, essential elements in the biological clock of the town.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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