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sustainable

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


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Key details: The surge in job openings in April was a welcome surprise, but it may take a few more months to determine if the increase in truly sustainable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Conservationists said the aim was to restore a sustainable population of water voles along the River Wey, from its source on Black Down in the South Downs National Park to Weybridge on the Thames.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

If successfully expanded, the system could help increase access to clean drinking water while also creating more sustainable sources of critical minerals.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Because users need to provide a DNA sample only once to use 23andMe’s services, the company failed to establish a sustainable business model based on repeat customers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

There was never a question that Cherry Hill wasn’t built as a sustainable community for its families.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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