as in conservation
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as in except
not including
saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project
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as in preserving
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as in redeeming
to free from the penalties or consequences of sin
the Christian belief that Jesus lived and died to save humanity
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as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm
the firefighters managed to save the family just as the burning building was collapsing
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as in conserving
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
we'll have to scrimp and save to be able to afford college
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as in maintaining
to keep in good condition
lovingly saved the classic car and even upgraded its engine
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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I'm saving this dress for a formal occasion
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Recent Examples of saving
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The offer will end on March 2, giving fans less than eight weeks to score some of the savings.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The school has also been reviewing its smaller degree programs for cost savings.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
Research locations where your currency has more value or consider visiting places during the offseason for significant savings on flights and stays.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Friday’s layoffs are the fourth that Wayfair has implemented since summer 2022, but this move is less about cost savings and more about reallocating resources to initiatives that are actually making the company money, said Gulliver.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The offer will end on March 2, giving fans less than eight weeks to score some of the savings.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
The school has also been reviewing its smaller degree programs for cost savings.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
Research locations where your currency has more value or consider visiting places during the offseason for significant savings on flights and stays.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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The enduring guilt from this defacement was what had sparked his lifelong devotion to the ruins’ conservation.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The new pandas are not a permanent acquisition at all, but a loan—part of a complicated diplomatic ten-year agreement that includes a $1 million annual fee to China for conservation efforts.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In 1980, voters overwhelmingly chose Reagan’s sunny optimism over Carter’s gloomy warnings about cutting back and conserving.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Addressing these inefficiencies through sustainable practices, energy-efficient technologies, energy audits and waste-to-energy solutions is crucial to reducing the global carbon footprint, conserving resources, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The meticulous commitment to preserving the vintage vibe of A Christmas Story resonates.Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Kidman honored her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, by dedicating her latest award for the movie Babygirl to her.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Policy and strategic collaboration played a huge role, dedicating substantial resources to experts.Abdullah Snobar, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Even Africa — with its rapidly growing digital economies and youthful, tech-savvy population — is beginning to capture the attention of global investors.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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Japan’s economy had enjoyed decades of rapid growth.Douglas Carswell, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saving. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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