component

Example Sentences

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“Our theme for this year is ‘high-risk bull market’ and earnings seem to be telling us that the ‘bull’ component of that statement is holding true,” she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Analysts have warned of shortages of fertilizer, necessary for farming, and helium, a critical component for medical machinery and chip production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When this price rises, it typically pushes up fuel prices too, because oil is a key component.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Under Casey, the state had every right to regulate therapists’ speech as one component of a larger law regulating the medical profession.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s a classically sticky advertising line, and stickiness is a critical component in tipping.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell