- plural of resource.
resources
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Norfolk Police said "significant police resources" were deployed to Thetford on Wednesday to maintain public safety, after a large group gathered on Clover Way.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Some concerns include disruption to food security for the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, who rely on the ocean resources for their survival," Apatang told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
“We’re focused on providing support and resources to her family and her team during this difficult time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Countable resources, like any money in bank accounts or additional property, generally cannot exceed $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
If he committed to war in Vietnam, it would drain resources from the domestic programs he dreamed of crafting.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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