materials
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Diagnostic fees cover time, labor and materials, as well as the expertise required to identify the source of a problem.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The nightmarish run started when the war in Ukraine forced Nestlé to make adjustments, as key raw materials like fuel and wheat became more expensive.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
"Ionic liquids are very stable and can even remain a liquid in space, which not a lot of materials can do," Bruno says.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Unlike a nuclear-weapons program, an AI lab emits no radiation, handles no controlled materials, and leaves no atmospheric or seismic traces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"We have no materials to make a torch here, Rowan," Marlie answered.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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