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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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Johnson saw himself and his business as part of an ecosystem of Black entrepreneurs that was mutually supportive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The Eurasian lynx was hunted to extinction in the UK about 1,000 years ago, and campaigners argue the species should be reintroduced to north Northumberland to help control roe deer populations and improve the ecosystem.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

I don’t say that lightly; sure, we are lucky to have this sort of concentrated recognition, but it really doesn’t work without this entire ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Digital concentration means a more concentrated industry altogether, to the detriment of everyone in the industry ecosystem that’s not named PlayStation.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

In order to reach Australia, humans had to cross a number of sea channels, some more than 60 miles wide, and upon arrival they had to adapt nearly overnight to a completely new ecosystem.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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