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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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Material blasted into space by an impact must endure enormous challenges.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

Wright Electric CEO Jeff Engler says his company, like Material, focuses on the military as the best customer for the expensive, still-nascent “ultra high-performance” 3-D-printed batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

"Continued and recent reports from qualified observers concerning this phenomenon still makes this matter one of concern to Headquarters, Air Material Command," a document in the file said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

That same year, David Bowie gave no explanation as to why he left it to Madonna to pick up his trophy, with the Material Girl thanking him "wherever you are".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Material things are no longer a top priority in my life.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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