natural resources
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He argues Peru's wealth originating from its natural resources doesn't reach ordinary people or the often rural communities where a lot of mining takes place.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
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
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
Like Norway, Canada sits on a rich bed of natural resources, including the third-largest oil reserves in the world.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“Miss Nebraska, what are the island’s natural resources, please? Report.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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