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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
the elements of mathematics can be traced back to Euclid
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Unfortunately, the process also removes some flavor elements.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For nearly two centuries, Grand Marnier has combined unlikely elements of cognac and orange liqueur to create its blend of fine French cognac and citrus fruits.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The series promises to blend action, romance and comedy elements within its zombie apocalypse framework.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Then, on cosmic timescales, gravitational collapse occurred, giving rise to stars, galaxies, heavy elements, rocky planets, a cosmic web, and eventually life.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Nuclear fusion occurred in a brief burst, giving rise to the light elements, and very slowly and gradually, the Universe cooled sufficiently so that neutral atoms could form.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Deuterium is the lightest particle that is the product of nuclear fusion, and the first step in any chain-of-events that builds up heavier elements (or isotopes) in the periodic table.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
One new float spotlighted the Rao’s food brand, featuring a knight and a dragon in battle made with actual pasta elements.
—Associated Press, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For nearly two centuries, Grand Marnier has combined unlikely elements of cognac and orange liqueur to create its blend of fine French cognac and citrus fruits.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The series promises to blend action, romance and comedy elements within its zombie apocalypse framework.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Then, on cosmic timescales, gravitational collapse occurred, giving rise to stars, galaxies, heavy elements, rocky planets, a cosmic web, and eventually life.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Nuclear fusion occurred in a brief burst, giving rise to the light elements, and very slowly and gradually, the Universe cooled sufficiently so that neutral atoms could form.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Deuterium is the lightest particle that is the product of nuclear fusion, and the first step in any chain-of-events that builds up heavier elements (or isotopes) in the periodic table.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
One new float spotlighted the Rao’s food brand, featuring a knight and a dragon in battle made with actual pasta elements.
—Associated Press, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Elements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elements. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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