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element

[el-uh-muhnt] / ˈɛl ə mənt /


NOUN
place where one feels comfortable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
foreign land


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Hiring managers say many applicants for entry-level jobs today lack a critical element on their resumes: work experience of any sort.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

The FIF pledged its support for Wahi, describing him as "an important element for the Ivory Coast national team".

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

But that proposal is missing a key element: a new source of funding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

“If you know every element, you can make a juicy story.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

My hesitation cost me the element of surprise as he spotted me and redoubled his efforts to free himself.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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