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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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The Ocean Conservation Namibia non-profit group said the project "threatens to turn Namibia's marine ecosystem into an untested experimental zone, putting our ocean habitats, water quality, and local fisheries at immediate risk."

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Asked Monday about breaking a trade truce with China, Mr. Bessent said, “If they facilitate transactions and are part of the ecosystem that turns Iranian oil into money into repression, they will be targeted.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

They can also strengthen ecosystem resilience and help landscapes adapt to climate change.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

IC substrates are "critical" in the AI ecosystem "because they're one of the key aspects of reducing power consumption, reducing noise, increasing speed," he added.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

In contrast, humankind ascended to the top so quickly that the ecosystem was not given time to adjust.

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

Sediment plumes generated by seabed excavation and processing pose significant risks to ecosystems and public health, said marine scientist Bronwen Currie.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

It can also help reconstruct the ecology of early Paleozoic oceans, when crinoids were among many early animal groups flourishing in reef ecosystems.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Paul Wigley, professor in animal microbial ecosystems at the Bristol Veterinary School, says improved surveillance and detection has also helped.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Why marketers should care: Beyond floor sales, both retail giants are rapidly expanding their commerce media ecosystems.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

In a larger sense, it means that the aids virus is a natural survivor of changes in ecosystems.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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