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environment

[en-vahy-ruhn-muhnt, -vahy-ern-] / ɛnˈvaɪ rən mənt, -ˈvaɪ ərn- /


NOUN
earth's system of natural resources
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It's paramount that astronauts work out: the microgravity environment takes stress off bones and muscles, which can lead to significant loss without precautions.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

"It's a great thing going forward for the environment and will be influential in helping take a lot of litter off the streets," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“This has created an environment where even workers with high levels of job security by traditional standards are starting to feel anxious about the possibility of job loss.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

This includes cuts to more than $73 billion in domestic government programs across housing, education, health care and the environment.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

At the atomic level, the lines that separate our bodies from our environment are not as definite as you might think.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland