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conservative

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Those are conservative figures, and do not take into account rain-induced canopy damage or reduced food availability, said the authors of the study published on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While Ferragu went more conservative with no rating, analysts at KGI and Oppenheimer opted for Buy ratings.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

More: Amazon’s CEO doubles down on AI spending: ‘We are not going to be conservative

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They brought an attitude toward government and power that would strengthen conservative hierarchies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Among the supposedly conservative Aboriginal Australians as well, there are receptive societies along with conservative ones.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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