materials
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Find insight on Canfor, gold and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Honeywell software and hardware help control some 10 million buildings worldwide; its process automation business provides critical materials to the energy sector; and its industrial products keep manufacturing facilities safe and productive.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The Pentagon is being assisted by Arlington Fire & EMS, who posted on social media that they are responding to a hazardous materials incident.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
This phenomenon, known as "rate softening," is uncommon in most materials.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
“We actually don’t have one. A Story Box is an important icon of our history, and we haven’t yet hit on just the right combination of materials and spirit to build one with yet.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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