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natural resources

British  

plural noun

  1. naturally occurring materials such as coal, fertile land, etc, that can be used by man

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natural resources Cultural  
  1. Factors of production not created (though harnessed) by effort. Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of natural resources.


Example Sentences

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In a report outlining its asks of the parties ahead of May's Senedd election, the organisation had warned Wales was failing to capitalise on its "world-class natural resources".

From BBC

“Tribal stewardship is so critical for all of us ... the natural resources and everything that we rely on to live healthy, happy lives,” said Geneva E.B.

From Los Angeles Times

The continent’s economy is dependent on international trade, in part because it has few natural resources of its own.

From The Wall Street Journal

About a third of that index consists of natural resources companies, including energy and commodities like uranium, copper, and gold.

From Barron's

"Zimbabwe must learn from countries like Norway, Botswana and Kuwait, which safeguard their natural resources through firm, consistent and strategic policy frameworks," he said.

From Barron's