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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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Jennifer Bethke, the museum’s art curator, has done a fine job of conveying the material scope of the work as well as that of the artists’ diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Stolen data experts at HaveIBeenPwned have analysed the published material and confirmed it contains people's email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, licence plate numbers, purchasing history and browsing device data.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Beyer said the material works by reflecting radiant heat and blocking embers from entering the structure.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

"Syria has taken measures to remedy the situation by providing to the agency the required nuclear material accounting reports and design information" for the facilities, the report said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

The type for the next day’s Times—including more Pentagon Papers material on page one—was already set.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Find insight on gold futures, Air Liquide and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Real spacecraft would likely use much more sophisticated materials.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

She transforms a rainbow of blossoms into hair adornments, earrings, necklace pendants and rings, treating her homegrown organic materials like precious gems.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

It will take even the great alchemist Emery time to fashion his new team, but he has been given the materials to work his magic for another season aiming for the top four.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

“The place where you'll keep ingredients stored neatly. Nothing worse than needing materials and not being prepared. I'll be grading your weekly tidiness. Always be ready.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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