- present participle of preserve.
preserving
Example Sentences
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I would like to invest these funds in a financial vehicle that can generate additional income to supplement our monthly Social Security benefits while preserving the original principal for future emergencies.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
He said there should be an emphasis on "preserving natural field which provides habitat for insects, bugs, moths and caterpillars that need to incubate underground there."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Our research shows we can combat the long vote count while preserving — and in some cases strengthening — the protections that make California elections accessible and trustworthy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
"This research has given me a renewed appreciation for the importance of preserving extant species for the future."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Farmer seemed to care less about the notion that someone should be considered innocent until proven guilty than about preserving a thin-edged calm in a jittery country.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
