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
The system that preserved relative peace and prosperity for nearly eight decades is not self-sustaining.
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Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Add miso paste to soups after it has been removed from the heat to preserve the probiotic bacteria.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2025
Every effort will be taken to preserve the exisiting nature and biodiversity in the park, Foster added, with the bridge’s design avoiding the need for heavy building work or big excavations.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
The Sustainability and Development Committee is set to develop a climate plan, including energy-efficient homes and renewable energy through accessible initiatives, as well as a plan for preserving Aurora’s green spaces.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Add miso paste to soups after it has been removed from the heat to preserve the probiotic bacteria.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2025
Every effort will be taken to preserve the exisiting nature and biodiversity in the park, Foster added, with the bridge’s design avoiding the need for heavy building work or big excavations.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
The Sustainability and Development Committee is set to develop a climate plan, including energy-efficient homes and renewable energy through accessible initiatives, as well as a plan for preserving Aurora’s green spaces.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Or perhaps, given his age and the need to conserve his minutes somewhat during the regular season, the Leafs could opt to use him in a more depth role.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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This level of automation conserves resources, boosts accuracy and speed, facilitates early defect detection and improves platform quality, enhancing the customer experience.—
Prasad Banala,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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While relationships — particularly those with elements of the fanbase — were fractured by the time of Messi’s departure in the summer of 2025, sources close to the French club — who will remain anonymous to protect relationships — maintain there are no regrets over his signing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Yet, their constant presence helped maintain urgency of the change process.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Sabalenka, one of the favorites to lift the Wimbledon title this year, had saved four match points in a tiebreak to escape 2022 champion Elena Rybakina the previous day, one of them coming via a fortunate net cord.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The Federal Reserve will release its annual stress test results next Friday — a high-stakes assessment that could cost or save Wall Street’s largest banks billions.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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It is believed that the alligator may have been a female acting to protect her hatchlings, reptile expert Kim Titterington told 7News Miami.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Senate Democrats introduced new legislation to protect hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have had their legal status revoked by the Trump administration.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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