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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His advice for Catholic institutions around the world to divest from fossil fuels was taken by some, but many have resisted.
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Rachel Ramirez, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
Trump administration to fast-track fossil fuels and mining on public lands.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
For any transition away from fossil fuels to succeed would require a rapid expansion of minerals mining and processing in the U.S.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Since his first day in office, President Donald Trump has touted this pipeline as part of efforts to expand the nation’s production of fossil fuels.
—Brett Watson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Ramirez, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
Trump administration to fast-track fossil fuels and mining on public lands.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
For any transition away from fossil fuels to succeed would require a rapid expansion of minerals mining and processing in the U.S.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Since his first day in office, President Donald Trump has touted this pipeline as part of efforts to expand the nation’s production of fossil fuels.
—Brett Watson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
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 1 May. 2025.
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