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raw material

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as in potential

the basic elements from which something can be developed Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts

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Recent Examples of raw material Sixty-four of its cities had been reduced to rubble and ash by incendiary bombs, as a submarine blockade strangled its economy, cutting off food, fuel, and raw materials. — James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 Beyond strengthening supply chain security, this domestic loop insulates manufacturers from international commodity price shocks and significantly cuts the environmental impact of raw material extraction. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Its activities range from production of aluminum chassis parts for carmakers to trading raw materials. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 All products are made in Switzerland from Swiss raw materials, down to the packaging, with over 95 percent of ingredients of natural origin, the company states. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raw material

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When, in late 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled the potential for Japan to intervene in a conflict over Taiwan, China suspended more than $86 million in purchases of Japanese seafood and sake.

— Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026
Clinicians understand the pressures facing care delivery and see the potential of AI to help healthcare work better for them and their patients.

— Jeff DiLullo, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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Nearly all the fires were ignited with a lighter and combustible material, the affidavit reads.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The super soft, breathable material molds to your foot, while the collar is designed to rest on top of your skin loosely, without that tight, digging in feeling.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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