as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
in tough times people learn how to economize
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Each resident who converts to online payment saves the county hundreds of dollars in operational costs and increases investment returns.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026 -
Since the bulbs are more efficient than their predecessors, the overhaul reduces annual carbon emissions by 67,000 metric tons and saves roughly $10 million in energy each year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park conserves nearly 13,000 acres of rare hardwood bottomland along the Mississippi River, including eerie bald cypress swamp.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Using compost improves plant growth and conserves water.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Women with some forms of breast cancer may need to choose between mastectomy (a surgery that typically removes the entire breast) or a less-invasive surgery that spares the breast, such as lumpectomy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 May 2026
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“Economizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economizes. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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