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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
For humans, this opens the door to new therapeutics to treat a broad range of conditions, including metabolic disorders, as well as healthier crops and better conservation strategies.
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New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
The topic on March 5 is Green Oceanside Shaping a Sustainable Future, about the city’s work on water conservation, water pollution prevention and zero-waste initiatives.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
After conservations on Monday evening, GOP leaders have reportedly outlined possible ways the $2 trillion government spending cut would be achieved without having to make major cuts to Medicaid funding, POLITICO reported.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
At the same time, the department also froze funding that had been promised to businesses and nonprofits through conservation and climate programs.
—Karen Zraick, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
The topic on March 5 is Green Oceanside Shaping a Sustainable Future, about the city’s work on water conservation, water pollution prevention and zero-waste initiatives.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
After conservations on Monday evening, GOP leaders have reportedly outlined possible ways the $2 trillion government spending cut would be achieved without having to make major cuts to Medicaid funding, POLITICO reported.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
At the same time, the department also froze funding that had been promised to businesses and nonprofits through conservation and climate programs.
—Karen Zraick, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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