- present participle of preserve.
preserving
Example Sentences
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Tehran, which has endured years of sanctions, is pushing more of the burden onto households by rationing fuel and electricity, restricting scarce foreign currency and cutting investment while preserving essential imports and state resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The offering is meant to support growth while preserving the company’s investment-grade rating.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Others are preserving genetic material in case we ever work out how to resurrect species from the dead.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The research could contribute to improved methods for preserving Ötzi and other ancient remains.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
At noon, the officers of the Eighth were photographed, preserving for future generations a record of the part to be played by blacks in the great battle ahead.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
