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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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"A fragile ecosystem like the Himalaya demands stricter planning and building regulations than elsewhere, yet these rules have been weak and poorly enforced."

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

It’s also an acknowledgment that Meta didn’t want to have to rely on other companies for access to its ecosystem.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

“This important deployment will significantly enhance Tencent’s brand awareness to international representatives while driving broader foreign user familiarity and adoption across the WeChat Mini Program ecosystem and local merchant network,” they note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

A reef ecosystem collapses when hard corals -- which build its living foundation -- largely disappear and are replaced by algae, rubble and sponges.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Raising awareness about the role of predators in our ecosystem is an important step in their conservation.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Another major oil slick washed up on the shores of Iran's Qeshm Island in August, which experts said threatened wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

GCash is one of the Philippines’s largest digital cashless ecosystems, serving 94 million users through its mobile wallet and financial app.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

“So from the vantage point of ocean ecosystems, it’s unambiguously a positive thing.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

These blazes are difficult to extinguish because they burn underground when the normally water-logged ecosystems are dried out for cultivation.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Keystone species have disproportionate impact on their ecosystems.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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