building block
noun
: a unit of construction or composition
especially
: something essential on which a larger entity is based
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Examples of building block in a Sentence
historically the infantry division has been a basic building block of armies
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That’s a building block for a team with a very young core.
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Think of this piece as the building block for your ensemble.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
Include Lean Proteins for Immune Response Lean protein sources not only help with overall growth but also provide the building blocks necessary for a robust immune system.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
This year, Renco will begin manufacturing in the U.S. for the first time, with a Florida factory opening in the coming weeks that can produce enough building blocks for around 9,000 average-sized apartments.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Think of this piece as the building block for your ensemble.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
Include Lean Proteins for Immune Response Lean protein sources not only help with overall growth but also provide the building blocks necessary for a robust immune system.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
This year, Renco will begin manufacturing in the U.S. for the first time, with a Florida factory opening in the coming weeks that can produce enough building blocks for around 9,000 average-sized apartments.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Building block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/building%20block. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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