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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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In recent years, several have faced police complaints, legal action and, in some cases, arrest over their material.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

During the previous, uncrewed Artemis mission, the Orion craft’s heat shield didn’t perform as expected, with protective material on the device chipping off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It raises an obvious question: how can a relatively simple, low-cost material compete with highly refined silicon technology developed over decades?

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s important for families to consider the other ways children might come in contact with the material, including through bottles and toys, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The extra material bulged over the tightened belt, but at least she wouldn’t trip.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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