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sustainable

[suh-stey-nuh-buhl] / səˈsteɪ nə bəl /


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Key details: The surge in job openings in April was a welcome surprise, but it may take a few more months to determine if the increase in truly sustainable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"That has led to fewer pupils in primary schools, and that's making it harder for primary schools to fill the quota of the number of pupils they need to be financially sustainable," Sibieta explains.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

For instance, Everlane, an American direct-to-consumer clothing brand that touts its sustainable and ethical practices, is being purchased by Shein, the fast-fashion brand associated with cheap, disposable clothes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

If successfully expanded, the system could help increase access to clean drinking water while also creating more sustainable sources of critical minerals.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

It wasn’t enough to create a sustainable equity fund, but it was a start.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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