essential elements

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The written word compels you to think and a heightened conscience is one of the essential elements required to bring about change.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Carson’s attorneys also say Battle “cannot establish the essential elements of his whistleblower claim” and that his case lacks triable issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Light from stars and the dust it illuminates may not be enough to drive the powerful winds that carry life's essential elements across the galaxy.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

Like quitting time at the preschool, “All Her Fault” consists of essential elements running back and forth and under your feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

This is perfect for implementing one of the essential elements of West African dance and music, where people take turns “showing their stuff” in a playfully confrontational way.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin