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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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


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Ian Swift, natural resources manager at the Irvine Ranch Water District, said the bird was spotted about two weeks ago by a birder who then posted it on a public forum for birdwatchers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

This offers a potentially supportive backdrop for natural resources stocks, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

In 2021, the Greenlandic government, which manages the island's natural resources, declared a moratorium on the exploration and extraction of oil across the Arctic territory, which has been profoundly disrupted by climate change.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The crowd waved signs and cheered again as Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary for natural resources, stepped up to speak.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

The program reduces pollution and conserves natural resources.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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