as in to conserve
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserve
Two ancient wolf pups found entombed in Siberian permafrost more than a decade ago are revealing new stories, thanks to rich DNA clues preserved inside their bodies.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Issuers don’t have many options to preserve their profitability.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
His league debut did not arrive until helping to preserve a 2-1 home victory over Newcastle off the bench in October.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The City Council on Tuesday approved the reallocation of money for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center building to preserve the history, culture and stories of African Americans in the area.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Issuers don’t have many options to preserve their profitability.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
His league debut did not arrive until helping to preserve a 2-1 home victory over Newcastle off the bench in October.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The City Council on Tuesday approved the reallocation of money for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center building to preserve the history, culture and stories of African Americans in the area.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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To conserve resources, the company generally covers only coach travel for employees.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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But grasshoppers use cheap flight or gliding to conserve energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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For instance, installation of solar panels can be protected by federal law, but the HOAs can still regulate placement of the panels for aesthetics.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Yu says his early experiences led him to chase achievement as a way of protecting a younger version of himself.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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