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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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If the World Cup helps quicken the pace of moves to de-escalate, there could be a material impact on energy prices, supplies and the world economy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Pentagon lifted an hourslong shelter-in-place order Thursday after tests found that no hazardous material was present.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For the current study, researchers worked in a controlled laboratory setting using only a few grams of material and captured roughly 50 grams of CO2.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Shifts in algorithmic architecture can lead to a material shift in the hardware and semiconductors necessary to deliver great results and products.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“The Chancellor couldn’t think of anything specific for me to do,” she chirps in a high squeaky voice, “so I will be looking for raw material for nanotech. Do you know anything about carbon nanotubes?”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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