conserve
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"Their momenta are not scattered but simply exchanged between collision partners. Each atom's momentum remains conserved -- it can only be passed on, never lost."
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The equations that describe how a quantum system evolves over time must conserve total probability, which always adds up to one, and they must allow processes to be reversed.
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The government has been forced to cut subsidies on fuel prices to conserve funds needed to help the poorest.
Instead of responding constantly, neurons conserved their activity for moments that required attention, leading to more accurate responses.
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Often called the first modern president, TR expanded the office’s power and influence, wielding his clout to conserve public land, regulate corporations and bolster America’s status as a world power.
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