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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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That request has been rejected by Natural England, which says the area's environment is still going downhill.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s going to be incredibly challenging to keep hiking in the environment when economic growth is close to zero,” said Wieladek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Modeling cloud formation, condensation, and evaporation in a rapidly changing environment remains extremely difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The Diabetes Association implied in an official statement that the scientists had breached IRS regulations that include “maintaining a strictly nonpartisan environment at all organizational events.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It is important to keep in mind that a rich musical environment at home and at school will greatly benefit a child’s musical and cognitive abilities at any age.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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