natural element

Example Sentences

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Is love another natural element susceptible to age and wear?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

“If the whole tree was just sparkle, it wouldn’t work. Adding a more natural element is important.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2022

It’s the natural element of water and its borders.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

And even when abortion figures in works of realistic fiction, it tends to be the focus of the story rather than a natural element of the characters’ world.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2022

Theresa and Helen and Ralph slipped from tongue to tongue like turtles taking to land, taking to sea; though one remained their more natural element, both had become essential.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen