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►Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
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This week's word in the news: COMMODITY
DEFINITION:
An article of trade or commerce, especially a product as distinguished from a service. Something of use, advantage, or value.
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Proponents contend subjugating nature as a commodity, used to satisfy human demands, is leading to disaster as the climate warms, and they’re pressing for a new paradigm.
►The Denver Post -- 07/26/2021
