raw material

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, Israel's state comptroller released a scathing report accusing successive governments of neglecting domestic weapons production and failing to maintain critical raw material reserves.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

It helps, I’ve found, to think about it less as “leftovers” and more as raw material.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

The closure, which began after the United States and Israel launched strikes on February 28, has also affected raw material costs and disrupted global shipping.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Data from the national data agency similarly showed a surge in raw material costs for Canadian companies in March, largely thanks to increased prices for crude energy products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

You have to control the raw material, she said, or they’ll make you into a clown.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee