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conserve

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


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To conserve cash, Cracker Barrel was cutting corporate jobs and enforcing stricter rules.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

It also said the project failed to show how it would "conserve and enhance green infrastructure".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

More than 20 million people are already under hosepipe bans in a bid to conserve water.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The latest results highlight a pronounced turnaround for Intel, which just two years ago had to suspend its dividend and conduct massive layoffs as it looked to conserve cash.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Cavalry troops dismounted and walked beside their horses, trying to conserve the weary animals’ strength.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

He scans the pitch before receiving possession, waits patiently for the right opportunity and conserves energy until the moment arrives.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

"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 biochar — which the city produces from trees blown down in storms or damaged by the emerald ash borer beetle — traps carbon, conserves water and improves the soil.

From Seattle Times Oct. 18, 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

“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

The reactions themselves are extremely ancient and are conserved across life to a degree comparable with the genetic code.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

After major credit-ratings firms downgraded Whirlpool’s debt to junk status, it raised money by selling new shares, and conserved money by suspending the dividend it had paid for 70 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Kraals were swept, the topsoil was conserved, fields were neatly divided.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 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

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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