material
Example Sentences
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Some L.A. residents are championing a proposed fire-safety rule, referred to as “Zone Zero,” requiring the clearance of flammable material within the first five feet of homes.
From Los Angeles Times
That’s one reason, in July, it announced a blockbuster deal with the company, which included an equity investment, a price floor for rare earth materials, and a guaranteed customer for production coming from new capacity.
From Barron's
The finished costume of rich red silk lay across her bed, and she was busy draping reams of sunny yellow material across the foot of mine.
From Literature
Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook said the government took these issues seriously and "all material considerations will be taken into consideration" when the decision is made "on or before 20 January".
From BBC
Rather than a drought, says Dr Felicity Davies, it meant there was a drip-feed of material during the band's hiatus, from solo projects and tours, to live streams from individual members.
From BBC
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