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as in to preserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in to maintain
to keep in good condition
conserve our national parks so that they may be enjoyed by future generations
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Recent Examples of conserve
Song Selections: Protect the Pride featurette – Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
For example, wasting less food means conserving the energy used in every step of the supply chain, from fertilizer production to transportation.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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The company archive preserves sketches, photographs and a collection of shoes with the Ballerina by Ferragamo logo.—
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But Trump could succeed at today’s more limited and more vital undertaking: upholding a balance of power that preserves that order’s essential achievements against Eurasian aggressors determined to tear them down.—
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Why Fertilize Azaleas? Establishing or maintaining acidic soil is essential to the health of azaleas.—
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
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The concentric layers of photon shields protect the sensitive optical instruments from the heat of the Earth and sun.—
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This set of five is made of sturdy plastic, spring-loaded for staying power, and adjustable for drawers both large and small, complete with foamy feet to protect furniture.—
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Capping them could save $5 billion a year, or $225 per fee-paying household.—
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Put another way, in this view, well-off people who choose to live in profligate spending states shouldn’t get to deduct state and local taxes on their federal returns, saving large amounts of money ahead of each April 15.—
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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