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conserve

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


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Roman used far less fuel than expected during its first course correction, carried additional propellant at launch, and is projected to conserve even more during its second mid-course correction and orbital insertion.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

The waterway is set to reduce daily traffic from 36 to 32 ships a day in an effort to conserve water amid a severe drought likely to last until mid-2027.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

A 2004 study also found that submetering led renters to conserve more water.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

I found it preferable to conserve my energy.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

Messi conserves his energy for when it matters.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

The registered nonprofit, backed by grants from organizations and individuals, is the only group outside a hospital setting in Uganda that conserves breast milk in substantial amounts.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

"The directed network architecture we see in humans is more powerful and conserves resources because more independent neurons can handle different tasks simultaneously," Peng explains.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2024

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

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

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

These compounds are assembled from amino acid building blocks along with a conserved hydroxy acid pharmacophore, all connected through a combination of peptide and ester bonds.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

That work has expanded opportunities for medical research, improved understanding of koala evolution, and provided new insights into how the species can be conserved in the future.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026

Pecola still held her stomach muscles taut and conserved her breath.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

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

The Trust said the award shows the county's importance in conserving endanged wildlife.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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

“Their panda conservation efforts have been so successful that the giant panda has become an international symbol for conserving wildlife.”

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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