- present participle of conserve.
conserving
Example Sentences
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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
Monday's nationwide outage was the third this year and comes on top of state-imposed rolling electricity cuts aimed at conserving the little remaining fuel.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
By using Mars' gravitational pull, mission planners were able to give the spacecraft a major boost while conserving valuable propellant for later stages of the mission.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
The project will also advance California’s goal of conserving 30% of the state’s land and coastal waters by 2030, the governor’s office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
While Iorek gave commands and organized an armed squad to accompany them on the final part of their journey north, Lyra sat still, conserving her energy.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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