raw material

Example Sentences

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The European Commission proposed legislation for the deal in September 2025, which will remove tariffs on exported goods such as EU cheese and seeks to enhance cooperation on raw material supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

Another social media user has reported that the textile company where their sister-in-law worked has fired 600 out of their 650 personnel, as they cannot import raw material from Australia anymore.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In later years she regretted not being more factual, not providing herself with a store of raw material.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan