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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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That one was positioned off Northern California and into the Gulf of Alaska, and also led to considerable ecosystem disruption.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"Knowing more about what existed gives us a sense of how big the fossil record is and how species change through time. And understanding the complexities of an ecosystem is important."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Diversification isn’t a formality: Since no one knows the winners across the AI ecosystem, your AI exposure should be broad, rather than centered on one or two hotshots.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The U.S. quantum ecosystem spans dozens of companies, research organizations, and start-ups, and government involvement has typically centered on funding and validation “rather than selecting national champions.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The umbrella also helps humans, by protecting that ecosystem.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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