materials
Britishplural noun
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Now those colleges are working to find ways to replace or do without the money, which covered research grants, laboratory equipment, curricular materials and student support programs — benefits that extended to all students.
From Los Angeles Times
BBC Sport understands the MCC are exploring bats made from alternative materials but are conscious of upsetting the balance of the game along with the possibility of increased risk of injury.
From BBC
“More dollars chasing a fixed supply of labor and materials in the near term pushes up prices.”
American competitors produce as much as 1,000 pounds of soil per body, taking into account the wood chips, water and other materials used in natural organic reduction.
But in the shorter run, tariffs have boosted many companies’ costs on materials sourced abroad, pushing firms that buy foreign parts to raise prices or scramble for supplies.
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