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element

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UK /ˈelɪmənt/US /ˈelɪmənt/
noun

a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains

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But you don't turn away from elements of Western music like hip-hop, R&B, or EDM.

BTS RM's Keynote Speech at the APEC CEO Summit (2025)

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So there are three elements to a sustainable energy future.

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