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societal

[suh-sahy-i-tl] / səˈsaɪ ɪ tl /


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This is due in part to changing preferences, which the report’s writers said are likely attributable to financial costs, a lack of social support, shifting societal norms, and safety and health concerns about having children.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

The long-forgotten experiment at Tanjil Bren has taught us that there are options available for managing our forests beyond clearfelling that can contribute to the societal demand for wood, maintain carbon stocks, and conserve biodiversity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

The prosecutor added that phone smuggling in London was "prolific" and a "very significant societal problem".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

That’s also the closest Steinem gets to noticing the massive societal disruptions of the 21st century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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