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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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Environmental advocates, however, warn that expanded commercial shipping along the Northern Sea Route could threaten the fragile Arctic ecosystem.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

She said fungi were mostly a sign of a healthy ecosystem, helping to break down organic matter and support plant health.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The ability to monitor its AI models is “of the utmost importance for us,” the leader wrote, adding that third-party assessors are an important part of the safety ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The Phoenix-based pool supply chain known for its pool and spa care products said it “operates an integrated ecosystem of more than 850 physical locations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

No matter, there is still the underlying idea that we cannot have a life of our own without concern for the ecosystem in which we live, whether in majesty or not.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

Some have already taken the project to court, fearing their land rights will not be respected, while environmental organisations including Greenpeace argues the refinery "threatens to damage one of East Africa's most fragile coastal ecosystems".

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

The government of neighboring British Columbia had also expressed reservations over the pipeline, in part because of concerns over risks to its coast and marine ecosystems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Together, these stresses can place additional pressure on ecosystems ranging from seagrass beds to coral reefs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

The state counts land under its 30x30 goals only if the area’s “natural land cover” is protected, with limited practices that could “degrade” the quality of the existing ecosystems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The answer lies hidden in the labyrinth of tropical ecosystems.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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