element

Example Sentences

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Some of the seafront scenes were filmed in Fairbourne, which has its own battle with the elements.

From BBC

Each year is also assigned one of five elements — metal, water, wood, fire and earth — that rotate alongside the animal sign.

From Los Angeles Times

Similar competition series, including “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol,” have utilized audience voting to help decide winners, but the ease of voting is one element the show is banking on to keep viewers hooked.

From Los Angeles Times

Analysis at the most recent World Championships showed that the average skater, when successfully performing the element, leapt a distance of 2.77m and reached a height of nearly 60cm.

From BBC

"His tone-deaf leadership shows a complete disregard for the human element and is actively harming both American Airlines and the people who keep it running every day."

From Barron's