sustainable
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He said that despite "vigorous action" to address the university's situation, it still had "some way to go" to become financially sustainable.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
"If it's development, it has to be sustainable," He said.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
But at a certain point, I realized that the hierarchy was wrong, and that if we wanted something sustainable for the rest of our lives, it had to be a 50/50 split between us.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
"Although energy production continues, it becomes less efficient and sustainable, and energy can no longer be distributed flexibly."
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The original organic food movement thought organic farming should be sustainable.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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