ingredient

Example Sentences

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It’s a faithful facsimile—with a singular ingredient absent: the soulful performance of Al Pacino in the central role of the hapless bank robber Sonny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may offer new hope for people living with Leigh syndrome, a rare and severe childhood disorder.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The cost of crude oil, a vital ingredient in gas and diesel, has surged as a result.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s the kind of ingredient that makes the whole dairy-free thing feel less like a workaround and more like an upgrade.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Mom made ham with her not-so-secret ingredient of brown sugar, and all the traditional sides are spread across the table.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson