And her confidence had been amply repaid in material terms.

It's not Old World, at least not in material terms.

Substantial parts of the urban population were better off in material terms and there had been changes in attitudes.

They may not yet be living any better in material terms, but at least they feel safe and can look forward to better times.

"You think entirely in material terms, young man," he reproved.

All the material terms of the contract must be in writing.

What presumptions are being made about future population growth and the standard of living, in material terms, that will be enjoyed - or not?

In contract law, the contract price is a material term.

"I am optimistic our children's lives will continue to improve in material terms," he said.

I'm a nobody - in material terms I possess next to nothing of any monetary value.