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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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The Franklin fund, with top holdings in several global energy, natural resources, pharmaceutical and consumer companies such as Shell, Suncor, Novartis and Nestlé, is the notable exception.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The expected reopening of the fishing season is a good sign that the health of the state’s rivers is improving, said Wade Crowfoot, California’s natural resources secretary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Beyond natural resources, adversaries have plenty of other levers to pull.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

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 • Mar. 18, 2026

Poor in natural resources, its trade crippled by high tariffs and low demand, Japan was struggling to support a growing population.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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