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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As the nation restructures its economy away from fossil fuels, there are those who believe that valuable lessons can be learned from Desert Warrior to support filmmaking endeavors in the future.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 May 2026
The energy for burning is often derived from fossil fuels.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The crisis is also making renewable energy more appealing and could speed up the decline of fossil fuels.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The bullet points highlight Steyer’s hedge fund’s investments in fossil fuel, tobacco, private prisons and casinos.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 May 2026
The energy for burning is often derived from fossil fuels.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The crisis is also making renewable energy more appealing and could speed up the decline of fossil fuels.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The bullet points highlight Steyer’s hedge fund’s investments in fossil fuel, tobacco, private prisons and casinos.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fossil fuel
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“Fossil fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossil%20fuel. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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