environmentally
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to the condition and care of the environment and natural world, especially as a habitat for humans and other organisms.
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in a way that relates to the physical or social surroundings, upbringing, etc., of an individual or group.
Example Sentences
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"It will harm consumers and the climate and reduce American competitiveness in the global markets emerging for environmentally safer refrigerants and technologies," said the organization's senior strategist for climate, David Doniger.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Sheng Lu, a fashion and apparel-studies professor at the University of Delaware, said that the costs of adhering to a more environmentally friendly approach to business can add up.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The new ships “are a key part of our long-term vision to remain small-scale, operationally flexible, and environmentally responsible,” Oceanwide CEO Rémi Bouysset said in March when announcing the new vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Clover Sonoma markets its milk, yogurt and cheese products as humanely sourced and environmentally sound.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
I place samples of leaves and ground cover in petri dishes and spray my environmentally approved potion over each.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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