key element

Example Sentences

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In a country that can go months without seeing the sun, windows have long been a key element in construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

They must also integrate into the air force's real-time coordination system, a key element of the sophisticated network that manages thousands of air-defence teams.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The key element of Harbor’s strategy for long-term investors is to profit while protecting against inflation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Det Supt Paul Hughes, who led the Letby investigation, said one key element was still unknown.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Without a change of clothing, his garments quickly became dirty, ruining a key element of Booth’s trademark, winning style—his beautifully dressed, well-groomed appearance.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson