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resource

[ree-sawrs, -sohrs, -zawrs, -zohrs, ri-sawrs, -sohrs, -zawrs, -zohrs] / ˈri sɔrs, -soʊrs, -zɔrs, -zoʊrs, rɪˈsɔrs, -ˈsoʊrs, -ˈzɔrs, -ˈzoʊrs /


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Now, however, climate change has turned water into a scarce resource, requiring a shift in thinking, Schneider argued.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

That could include using marine heatwave forecasts in public health planning, accounting for human health consequences when making coastal and marine management decisions, and strengthening cooperation among ocean scientists, health agencies and resource managers.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

The judge concluded that “ultimately, the most persuasive evidence demonstrating Anderson’s domicile is where he chose to spend his most valuable and limited resource: his time.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

As the only full-time medical provider on the island, Catalina Island Health is a vital resource for approximately 4,000 residents and 1 million annual visitors.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

It would be a great resource for teachers to offer students, especially those who could benefit from some extra information outside of class.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

"It's a serious storm," Governor Josh Green said, proclaiming a state of emergency to ensure the state and its counties "have sufficient resources to clear debris, secure infrastructure, and take other measures to prepare."

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Google’s top researchers also wasted resources competing against each other.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Without evidence of a coordinated effort or plot, it didn’t make sense to put resources into such prosecutions, a former DOJ official who oversaw election cases said.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

“Our deepest condolences go out to the student’s family and friends during this difficult time. We are providing support resources to those in our community affected by this tragedy.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

A steward is someone who is responsible for the purposeful, careful management of resources so that the needs of a group can be met, both in the present and in the future.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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