fossil fuel
noun
: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains
Examples of fossil fuel in a Sentence
oil and other fossil fuels
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But as energy bills go up, Republicans are trying to blame progressives for trying to phase out fossil fuels.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
After Hungary and Slovakia—which along with Austria remains opposed to certain provisions of the package—the next largest importers of Russian fossil fuels are France, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Scientists say for humanity to avoid the most catastrophic effects of a hotter climate, most of the world's fossil fuels need to stay in the ground, including nearly half of natural gas reserves.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — of workers could lose jobs in the coming years as California tries to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
After Hungary and Slovakia—which along with Austria remains opposed to certain provisions of the package—the next largest importers of Russian fossil fuels are France, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Scientists say for humanity to avoid the most catastrophic effects of a hotter climate, most of the world's fossil fuels need to stay in the ground, including nearly half of natural gas reserves.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — of workers could lose jobs in the coming years as California tries to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Fossil fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossil%20fuel. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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