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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
This study is the first of its kind and could aid in the conservation of other threatened species.
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Her background is in conservation, marine biology and ecology, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, John McConnell, founder and creator of Earth Day.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Thanks for listening and supporting land conservation.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has received a wave of calls from residents upset about citations, said Alden Picard, the federation’s conservation coordinator.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Her background is in conservation, marine biology and ecology, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, John McConnell, founder and creator of Earth Day.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Thanks for listening and supporting land conservation.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has received a wave of calls from residents upset about citations, said Alden Picard, the federation’s conservation coordinator.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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The Chickasaw neighborhood in west Louisville has been solidified as a historic preservation district.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Sep. 2025
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The discovery has already inspired preservation efforts.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The brand recommends spot cleaning with mild detergent when needed for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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