as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
Supporting comprehensive dialogue would help establish a representative government that preserves Syria’s territorial integrity and protects minority rights, while reducing the likelihood that Iran or other external actors exploit minority groups to gain influence.
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Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Additionally, this preserves tax-advantaged accounts for later growth.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
While some argue that the deal preserves military interests, critics are concerned about the long-term effects on international relations and the future of Diego Garcia.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Saturday on Ventura Land Trust area preserves.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
This stands in contrast to the 1969 fossil, which preserves just the leaves, limiting what information could be gleaned about the plant.
—Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The National Film Registry recognizes those movies of cultural, historic or aesthetic importance which preserves the nation’s film heritage.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The only slightly worse scenario is a coordinated Ukrainian withdrawal from the salient that preserves the Ukrainian force but still allows the Russians to straighten the front line from south to north all the way from Velyka Novosilka to Pokrovsk.
—David Axe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Additionally, this preserves tax-advantaged accounts for later growth.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
While some argue that the deal preserves military interests, critics are concerned about the long-term effects on international relations and the future of Diego Garcia.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Saturday on Ventura Land Trust area preserves.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
This stands in contrast to the 1969 fossil, which preserves just the leaves, limiting what information could be gleaned about the plant.
—Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The National Film Registry recognizes those movies of cultural, historic or aesthetic importance which preserves the nation’s film heritage.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The only slightly worse scenario is a coordinated Ukrainian withdrawal from the salient that preserves the Ukrainian force but still allows the Russians to straighten the front line from south to north all the way from Velyka Novosilka to Pokrovsk.
—David Axe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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