essential element
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Petroleum is an essential element in modern industry, whether used as a fuel, a lubricant or an ingredient in plastics and chemicals.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
But if you say you’re fighting a war on behalf of a country’s oppressed people, it’s a good idea—in fact, it is an essential element of the war strategy—to think about this problem.
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026
An ancient string instrument evolved into the flat-top acoustic guitar—an essential element in American folk, blues and rock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
The veil, or head covering, that had been part of her church-going uniform, also became an essential element of her work.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024
The theater classes are the foundation of Truman Drama, an essential element of its success.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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