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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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Titles II, III and IX of the Clarity Act strengthen illicit-finance protections across the crypto ecosystem in a technology-literate and responsible way.

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

Large stretches of the island's shoreline appear affected and "additional oil slicks extend far out to sea, further polluting and damaging this protected marine ecosystem", Noelle said.

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

The ecosystem on this lifeboat was decidedly baffling.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

"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

This approach could change how conservationists protect the distinctive plants and ecosystems of the Galápagos.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 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

Planet Earth was separated into several distinct ecosystems, each made up of a unique assembly of animals and plants.

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




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