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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
It’s worked for a veteran group that typically likes to conserve enough energy through the regular season, in order to peak during the playoffs.
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Water restrictions were enacted to conserve water in the basin’s tanks.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Jan. 2026
Wait until the final frost date in spring to remove leaf mulch and replace it with wood chips to conserve soil moisture throughout summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Jan. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
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This capability allows users to capture ultra-high-resolution video while preserving fine detail.—
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Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.—
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Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.—
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
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Remember, the park was originally protected because of its biodiversity, which is its biggest draw.—
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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