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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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We are an arrogant species, frustrated by our humble place in this ecosystem.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

A once-obscure corner of the AI ecosystem finds itself in the spotlight – and investors don't all like what they see.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

At some point hyperscalers may have to pull back, which could hurt the entire AI ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

As the state has relied heavily on its water, the ecosystem has suffered, and fish populations have declined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The climate changes that beset Australia about 45,000 years ago destabilised the ecosystem and made it particularly vulnerable.

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

“Thus, ecosystems dominated by nonnative plants are characterized by reduced insect diversity, abundance, and biomass,” Tallamy and two co-authors wrote in a 2018 study.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

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

"We know what is needed: ambitious emissions reductions, stronger protection and restoration efforts, and sustained investment in resilient coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them," he said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 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

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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