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environment

[en-vahy-ruhn-muhnt, -vahy-ern-] / ɛnˈvaɪ rən mənt, -ˈvaɪ ərn- /


NOUN
earth's system of natural resources
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What’s needed is for the right materials to be found which can withstand the environment and do the lifting and attach to the satellite that pulls the elevator up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

High-power microwave systems are generally less vulnerable to rain, fog or smoke than lasers, but still depend on line of sight, range, beam control and the surrounding electromagnetic environment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

"It has become increasingly apparent that the online environment and social media platforms in particular are perhaps the most significant factor for the spread of antisemitism," said assisting counsel Richard Lancaster.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

For campervaners Beate and Heiner Delbach, respecting the local environment is just common sense.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

He’d flourished in his new environment, adapting in every way except one: No matter how hard he tried, he simply could not get used to the weather.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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