natural resource
noun
1
natural resources plural
: industrial materials and capacities (such as mineral deposits and waterpower) supplied by nature
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Authorities accused Washington of attempting to seize control of the country’s natural resources, including oil and minerals.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The growth is putting new strains on Texas’ natural resources, and challenges an already fragile power grid.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Campbell founded Ben Nighthorse Consultants which focused on federal policy, including Native American affairs and natural resources.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Renowned Chef Fulvio Pierangelini has curated a menu featuring some of his greatest hits, like his sublime spaghetti with tomato sauce, and found inspiration in Sicily’s abundant natural resources.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
The growth is putting new strains on Texas’ natural resources, and challenges an already fragile power grid.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Campbell founded Ben Nighthorse Consultants which focused on federal policy, including Native American affairs and natural resources.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Renowned Chef Fulvio Pierangelini has curated a menu featuring some of his greatest hits, like his sublime spaghetti with tomato sauce, and found inspiration in Sicily’s abundant natural resources.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Natural resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20resource. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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