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 developer is suing protesters for trespassing onto the property in attempts to gather evidence for why the land should be preserved.
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Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Sulfites and nitrates—both frequently used to preserve foods—can also lead to flushing.2
Alcohol can trigger flushing, partly because certain types of alcohol, especially red wine, contain high levels of sulfites.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Held in Sumner County for the first-time in 2022, the two-day festival is returning to Sanders Ferry Park to appreciate, preserve and celebrate Scottish and Celtic traditions.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has implemented weight limits for emergency vehicles and temporary lane restrictions on the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River in Boone County to ensure public safety and preserve the structure.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Sulfites and nitrates—both frequently used to preserve foods—can also lead to flushing.2
Alcohol can trigger flushing, partly because certain types of alcohol, especially red wine, contain high levels of sulfites.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Held in Sumner County for the first-time in 2022, the two-day festival is returning to Sanders Ferry Park to appreciate, preserve and celebrate Scottish and Celtic traditions.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has implemented weight limits for emergency vehicles and temporary lane restrictions on the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River in Boone County to ensure public safety and preserve the structure.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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Install micro-sprinklers to conserve water and water only where needed. 46.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Similar to how a grizzled SysOps engineer could spend days working to reduce CPU usage, LLMs can be used to analyze profiles and recommend changes to conserve CPU and memory—saving significant time and resources.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Economists, however, are closely monitoring whether consumers can maintain this level of support amid a backdrop of rising uncertainties including President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Parking logistics, deliveries, and amenities must all function seamlessly to maintain a smooth experience for all.Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Taxpayers are expected to save about $320 million a year going forward.David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Some schools will merge to save money or expand their reach.Derek Newton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Employees in national defense, law enforcement, and other departments that protect life and property are expected to continue working, the government agency said.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Preserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserve. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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