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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
Daylight saving time was originally implemented by Congress in 1918 to help conserve fuel and power during World War II by adding a daytime hour.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Tracking the population and activity of this colony of Big Brown Bats will help scientists working to conserve them.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
In addition to providing visitors with a tranquil, 140-acre space to view and learn about desert plants, the Desert Botanical Garden works to conserve and restore these plants and their habitats.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Over the next five years, as the convener of the Atlas, the Group on Earth Observations has ambitious plans to support countries and organizations to make headline progress on the 30 x 30 nature target which calls for 30% of the earth’s land and sea to be conserved.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Tracking the population and activity of this colony of Big Brown Bats will help scientists working to conserve them.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
In addition to providing visitors with a tranquil, 140-acre space to view and learn about desert plants, the Desert Botanical Garden works to conserve and restore these plants and their habitats.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Over the next five years, as the convener of the Atlas, the Group on Earth Observations has ambitious plans to support countries and organizations to make headline progress on the 30 x 30 nature target which calls for 30% of the earth’s land and sea to be conserved.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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In Trump's second term, Hassett would join a White House seeking to preserve and expand its 2017 tax cuts at a time when deficit pressures are weighing on federal borrowing costs.Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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In March of that year, as swarms of the butterflies appeared in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, the citizen scientists netted butterfly samples, then preserved them in an alcohol mixture and shipped them to Talavera’s lab.Saugat Bolakhe, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Upset at California’s gasoline prices (around $1.50 a gallon above the national average), Newsom blamed corporate greed and signed a law that forces oil companies to maintain larger reserves – a costly regulation that might increase prices further.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the Senate, Democrats are similarly one seat away from a supermajority: Democrats and Republicans each flipped one seat last week to maintain the 23-12 status quo in the chamber.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The world’s first secure touchscreens are here to protect your crypto stash.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Reaction time can save you from a collision and will reduce frequent or sudden breaking, which will lower your stress and that of the drivers behind you.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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To save time and avoid missteps, consult local talent for guidance on practices and processes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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