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component

[kuhm-poh-nuhnt, kom-] / kəmˈpoʊ nənt, kɒm- /




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It is a core component of procedural justice, which is a core principle in policing.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, a heavier 4Q product schedule should provide greater room for pricing and mix adjustments even if component costs remain elevated, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The benchmark index declined only 0.5%, but 78% of its component stocks were down for the month.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

This implies that the cool gas component might already exist as a reservoir surrounding the galaxy uniformly on all sides.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Ferris also commanded a legion of inspectors who evaluated the quality of each component as it emerged from each mill.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

The speed and force violently shook the airframe, formed shock waves along with wings and sent ripples along the components used to control direction and manipulate speed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

But China’s robotics industry has mostly overcome its issues thanks to efforts to localize the production of major components, as well as its willingness to direct capital with government-backed national road maps.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Onshoring the production of actuators and their components will take time, even with the U.S. government trying to move things along.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

The S&P 500 has gained slightly in September, but three-quarters of its components have declined.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Herschel was particularly interested in the creation of biological organisms—and his methodical mind broke the problem down to its two basic components.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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