conserve
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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
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"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
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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
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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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