natural resources
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Professor Bradshaw says this level of population growth is only possible because societies have relied heavily on fossil fuels and consumed natural resources faster than Earth can replenish them.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Canada became a net importer of U.S. electricity for the first time in March 2024, said Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy and natural resources at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
US government documents said Stone will work on "rebuilding relations between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the United States, with a focus on trade, natural resources, and humanitarian relief".
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
"Many countries that are blessed with natural resources like Norway have sovereign wealth funds. Canada hasn't had one, until now," the prime minister said.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The natural resources of the area were enough to support its human population.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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