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sustainable

[suh-stay-nuh-buhl] / səˈsteɪ nə bəl /


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In at least four cases, the use of fishmeal or fish oil and their link to industrial fishing and ecosystem depletion were central to arguments that the products were not environmentally sustainable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Both companies need to show Wall Street they have sustainable businesses ahead of planned IPOs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

TFG, led by chairman Dan Friedkin, outlined a vision for a "sustainable and successful" future for the club when they took over, but its leadership came under scrutiny during the summer transfer window.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Harvesting bivalves, like clams, oysters, scallops and mussels, is especially sustainable because these species do not require feed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

But it’s a more sustainable career than endlessly chasing after sponsorships.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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