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element

[el-uh-muhnt] / ˈɛl ə mənt /


NOUN
place where one feels comfortable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
foreign land


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USA Rare Earth will buy Brazil’s Serra Verde, which is seen as representing more than half the non-China heavy rare-earth element supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Adding an element of surprise proved to be an effective strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

A stronger law on freedom of speech on England's campuses came into force in August 2025, but the complaints system element has been delayed.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

That's not to say Harry and Meghan haven't been in their element during such encounters, high-fiving fans and taking selfies with them.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Even Paul Marshall, Bobby’s lawyer, addressed Bobby’s “dread”: “Bobby fears the unknown, whatever lies beyond his control. He tries to eliminate any element of chance from his life and his chess.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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