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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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We are an arrogant species, frustrated by our humble place in this ecosystem.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

Davidson, said Nvidia identifies parts of the AI ecosystem that are not investing enough and puts money into them to fill the gaps.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

"More broadly, the incident exposes the fragility of parts of the crypto ecosystem," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Interest in CXMT’s long-term growth prospects has also been heightened by developments in the AI ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Over the centuries the burning created an intricate ecosystem of fire-adapted plant species dependent on indigenous pyrophilia.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

“Thus, ecosystems dominated by nonnative plants are characterized by reduced insect diversity, abundance, and biomass,” Tallamy and two co-authors wrote in a 2018 study.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Navarro praised those countries making a "great sacrifice" to safeguard their threatened ecosystems -- but said not enough were following their lead.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

These artificial organisms could behave in unpredictable ways when interacting with Earth's ecosystems and might evade certain natural defenses that protect people, animals, and plants.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Another major oil slick washed up on the shores of Iran's Qeshm Island in August, which experts said threatened wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Maya, packed by the millions into land poorly suited to intensive farming, were dangerously close to surpassing the capacity of their ecosystems.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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