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conserve

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


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It’s happening in the nick of time—Asian countries were on the verge of severe fuel shortages and have already begun to conserve their supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Rovers are also built to conserve energy and avoid hazards, so they move slowly across rough terrain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Programs like the University of Illinois Chicago’s nationwide agreements for monarch butterflies and bumblebees help companies reduce regulatory delays and help conserve endangered and declining species at the same time.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

I wanted to conserve her strength . . . and so the rumors started.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling




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