be a component
Example Sentences
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While exercise can be a component of a strong mental health plan, in excess, it can also be a symptom of an underlying problem.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2023
“They are actively looking for a problem that can be fixed, and they’re looking at driver behavior, and the problem may not be a component in the vehicle.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
“Usually, ships come and go. The ships off the coast may be a component that contributes to the pollution we’re seeing, but a lot of it has to do with the chemistry.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2021
“There’s going to be a component of stamina as the week goes on,” Woods said.
From Reuters ● May 14, 2019
Dried Billywig stings are used in several potions and are believed to be a component in the popular sweet Fizzing Whizzbees.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
