key element

Example Sentences

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But that, he said, left out a key element: alerting or informing the public.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"Compliance with GLP guidelines was a key element of the project. We didn't just develop a good toothpaste with a new ingredient: we developed a high-quality oral care product of medical-grade standard," says Schilling.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

A key element of such a union is centralising market supervision, an issue pitting the EU's six biggest economies against smaller countries.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The development of more potent submarines would boost Beijing’s bid to forge a world-class oceangoing navy, a key element in Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitious campaign to modernize the armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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