raw material

Example Sentences

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Raw-material producers and industrial companies had some of the biggest gains amid hopes for a resilient economy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2023

“Wage increases aren’t necessarily driving price increases. Raw-material shortages are driving price increases,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2021

Raw-material producers decreased as crude oil fell for a second straight day and copper for three-month delivery in London headed for a second week of decline.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 8, 2012

Raw-material producers dropped as oil and copper futures fell.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 7, 2011

Consider an extraordinary world in which: -- Raw-material costs have long ceased to have much effect on industry.

From Time Magazine Archive