be an element of
Example Sentences
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There will be an element of frustration from the English side after they twice came from behind against Bayern last week, only for Momoko Tanikawa to score a late winner for the visitors.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
However, Walsh did acknowledge in an interview that “there may be an element of messaging” in the three most recent initiatives and getting them on the ballot will be “tough.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
Love may not be blind, but there may be an element of calculus in succeeding at it.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023
China also is developing EMP countermeasures, an indication the military thinks the use of electromagnetic weapons will be an element of future warfare.
From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023
In such kindness there will be an element of magnanimity which will check the selfish calculation that measures regard by gold, and exchanges relations of affinity for bonds of profit and loss.
From The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities by Osgood, Samuel