- plural of natural resource.
natural resources
Britishplural noun
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When Alberta and Saskatchewan joined the confederation in 1905, the federal government retained control over their natural resources until 1930, unlike the original four provinces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Globalization is unwinding, and competition over natural resources, trade routes and technology are taking its place.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Under Putin, Russia has tied its future to the Arctic and the region’s natural resources, including liquefied natural gas.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
The AI industry is burning through enormous amounts of money and natural resources and so far, is not creating nearly as much revenue.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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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