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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global authority that provides technical advice on conservation, while the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to sustainable energy.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort's nonprofit and conservation organization, has taken on a number of initiatives since its inception 15 years ago.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Favoring fossil fuels over energy conservation and clean energy is a drag on New York’s economy and on New Yorkers’ health.
—Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit group, which is celebrating 75 years of bringing together orchid enthusiasts while providing educational opportunities and supporting conservation efforts, will haul in thousands of the delicate flowering plants from growing centers around the world.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
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Explore the relics of the neighborhood that raised the brothers who penned and composed the Black National Anthem, or celebrate the preservation of African heritage at the annual Gullah Geechee Festival.—
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The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved Thursday a proposal to accelerate homebuilding in the city by softening historic preservation rules.—
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance.—
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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