sustainable
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"This trend, with the rising number of off-site power cuts... is deeply concerning and clearly not sustainable," Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
"We are working closely with our trade unions, colleagues and partners to identify the most effective and sustainable way to deliver the efficiencies required of us, while protecting the quality and safety of care."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Kimberly-Clark believes hesperaloe is a breakthrough because its long, slender fibers offer a rare combination of both softness and strength, which it says could give consumers a sustainable choice without compromising on feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Felipe Caro, a business professor at UCLA, said he was skeptical of Reformation’s ability to hold on to its sustainable image after going public, which is part of the brand’s popularity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
One day, perhaps the Thunderhead would announce that while everyone was looking the other way, humanity had achieved a sustainable presence beyond the bounds of planet Earth.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing sustainable
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