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conserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of conserve

as in preserves

to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels

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as in maintains

to keep in good condition conserve our national parks so that they may be enjoyed by future generations

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Recent Examples of conserves The intact leaf blanket also conserves moisture and prevents soil from drying out over the winter. — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 In Boise, a growing number of people have turned to xeriscaping in recent years, which is a type of landscaping that conserves water by using native or drought-tolerant plants, according to previous Statesman reporting. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026 This approach reduces development time, conserves resources, and quickly delivers new capabilities to the battlefield. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 During the regular season, though, James conserves energy, and much of that shows up on the defensive end. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026 As a bonus, the gravel acts as a mulch and conserves moisture in your pots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 This efficiency not only conserves limited resources but also builds community trust by minimizing unnecessary interactions. — Charles "chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The brain further conserves power by relying on highly efficient biological mechanisms that have been refined through millions of years of evolution. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 Mulching not only conserves water, requiring less frequent watering, but also helps maintain consistent soil temperature, promoting a healthier growing environment for your roses. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026

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However, the order preserves existing sanctions on Russia under earlier executive orders.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

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The firm also maintains offices in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and its 52 attorneys focus on community association, real estate, construction, and insurance law.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Daunt, the most important man in bookselling, maintains that a literary culture is something booksellers are well placed to build.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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The Idaho Consumer Protection Act, enacted in 1971, protects consumers from false, deceptive or misleading representations, advertising, pricing and contracts.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Rules finalized in 2024 also provided recognition that Title IX protects LGBTQ+ students and made live hearings optional.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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