natural resources
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Their book may be wrong on some issues, but it is hard to dispute that the earth has finite natural resources, limited human carrying capacity and that excessive growth has resulted in environmental destruction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The tension between the U.S. commerce-driven society and the sovereignty of our trading partners is what dictates our relationship with nations rich in natural resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
And "we underscore the importance of developing energy-efficient AI systems" given the technology's growing demands on natural resources, it said.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
These fall into major categories so that some critical minerals, metals, energy products, natural resources, food crops, pharmaceuticals, electronics, cars and trucks, and aerospace products will be exempted.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Of all our natural resources water has become the most precious.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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