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habitat

noun

ˈha-bə-ˌtat

Definition of habitat

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the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors

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Recent Examples of habitat African penguins are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to food shortages and overfishing of their habitats. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Then there are rabbitfish that can devour algae from the sea bottom, destroying the habitat for many indigenous species. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Preparing the Moon for a sustained human presence will require far more than rockets and habitats. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 Sea sponges also provide a habitat for worms, crustaceans, and juvenile fish. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for habitat

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In 2022, when the bank started requiring employees to return to the office as COVID-era restrictions eased, Arbuckle requested to continue working from home instead of commuting to uptown Charlotte.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
According to Chinese media, some regions like China’s eastern Shandong province have received government support to boost manufacturing of cooling products and other home appliances this year.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

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Deutsche noted a December 2025 warning from the Bank of International Settlements that a statistical test suggested that the gold market had entered bubble-like territory and that a significant correction could follow.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
When your annual payroll exceeds $300 million, that comes with the territory.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

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Guests can take advantage of a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness center, bowling alley, movie theater, heated swimming pool and tennis and basketball courts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
The range reflects the uncertainties around factors like how fast the ice melts off the landmass of Antarctica, which is sped up by the warming permafrost, said Obeysekera.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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