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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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If allied nations and American enterprises conclude that the vibrant, dependable open ecosystem is the Chinese one, they will build their sovereign AI infrastructure on it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The group alleged the transaction would weaken Hollywood with “fewer opportunities for creators, fewer jobs across the production ecosystem, higher costs, and less choice for audiences.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"Even relatively small oil spills can persist in marine sediments for years, compromising the ecological resilience of this protected marine ecosystem."

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Often described as a "dinosaur-killer," the enormous reptile was almost certainly the leading predator in its ecosystem.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

It was the most important transformation of the Australian ecosystem for millions of years.

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

"Sanctions are being circumvented using ageing and poorly maintained tankers, putting coastlines and marine ecosystems at risk," she said.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The shift could bring major consequences for marine ecosystems, tourism, public health, and coastal economies.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

And once the fire is dampened down, the habitats needed to support fragile ecosystems are lost, sometimes for decades, Craig Best - National Trust general manager for the Peak District - said.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

“In California most of the biodiversity in the state is in the inland deserts, partly because a lot of the other ecosystems have been totally destroyed, you know? It’s a very alive place,” Watkins explains.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

My cells are no longer the pure line entities I was raised with; they are ecosystems more complex than Jamaica Bay.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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