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conserve

[kuhn-surv, kon-surv, kuhn-surv] / kənˈsɜrv, ˈkɒn sɜrv, kənˈsɜrv /


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Roman used far less fuel than expected during its first course correction, carried additional propellant at launch, and is projected to conserve even more during its second mid-course correction and orbital insertion.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

The waterway is set to reduce daily traffic from 36 to 32 ships a day in an effort to conserve water amid a severe drought likely to last until mid-2027.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

He tried to conserve energy and find momentum but he repeatedly got caught flat-footed by Navone.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

A 2004 study also found that submetering led renters to conserve more water.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

To conserve their batteries, Jake suggested that everybody turn off their flashlights.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

"Once you get it moving, it isn't hard at all - people are pulling with one arm. It conserves energy, and it moves really quickly," said Lipo.

From Science Daily Oct. 8, 2025

The harbour is leased from East Lothian Council and managed by the volunteer-run North Berwick Harbour Trust charity, which maintains and conserves the site.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2023

Conversely, some people end up sleeping for long stretches when they have COVID, Al-Aly said, as the body conserves energy while it fights off the infection.

From Seattle Times Sep. 25, 2023

In contrast, reducing waste generation conserves natural resources and avoids other negative environmental impacts throughout a product's life.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2023

The program reduces pollution and conserves natural resources.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

In biology, conserved pathways are mechanisms that have remained similar through evolution because they perform essential jobs.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

“You’ll often read articles about conservation or about art that has been conserved and the name of the conservator is never mentioned.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

If properly conserved, they can last for hundreds of years.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

"Finding that this protein fills the same role in yeast and plant cells suggests that it may be a highly conserved protein," Bartel said.

From Science Daily Apr. 25, 2026

Gradually, he began to discern patterns in the data—unanticipated constancies, conserved ratios, numerical rhythms.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

A recent survey by Susquehanna Polling and Research found that 77 percent of likely voters believe that "conserving national forests and other roadless lands for current and future generations" is paramount.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Neither study questions the value of protected areas for conserving biodiversity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

"Despite Australia being one of the wealthiest countries per capita in the world and having more than its fair share of world-leading scientists… we have a truly awful record of conserving species," Ritchie says.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Understanding the evolutionary response to climate change is crucial to conserving the world’s primates, and other species beyond.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

“Pete, Otis, unload the hay burners and get them watered, will you? Use the stream instead of troughs. We’re conserving water.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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