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as in to preserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
the need to conserve oil and other finite fossil fuels
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as in to maintain
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 conserve
Promote regenerative agriculture, an organic-style farming approach that promises to slash agricultural carbon emissions and conserve nature while reducing chemical use, with the aim of producing healthier food.
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Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Meier is among the authors of a WWF report that outlines steps towards restoring, conserving, and sustainably managing grasslands, and urges for them to be included in global UN targets aiming to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems and 30% of terrestrial and aquatic environments by 2030.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Renew mulch layers to conserve water, control weeds and provide cold protection.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Meier is among the authors of a WWF report that outlines steps towards restoring, conserving, and sustainably managing grasslands, and urges for them to be included in global UN targets aiming to restore 30% of degraded ecosystems and 30% of terrestrial and aquatic environments by 2030.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Renew mulch layers to conserve water, control weeds and provide cold protection.
59.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, these projects encourage sustainable land use, reducing the need for suburban sprawl and preserving green spaces.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Why Yellowstone Unexpectedly Killed Off Colby in 'Simple' but 'Shocking' Way The episode ends on that note, but leaves questions over who Kayce may enlist in his simple tax loophole scheme to help preserve the Dutton ranch for years to come.Chris Barilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans have doubled down on their commitment to maintain the McCarthy-Biden agreement's defense spending levels, resisting calls to exceed the cap.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Being able to maintain optimal temperatures in greenhouses by supplying supplemental power from waste heat can save the agricultural sector money and energy use.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wear gloves while sharpening to protect your hands and wipe off the tools with a clean cloth when you're done.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are two types of lymphocytes: B and T. B lymphocytes protect the body by making proteins called antibodies to destroy bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the body.Doru Paul, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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To keep Kiara's mind off things, Rafiki tells the story of young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who got washed away from his family by a huge flood and was saved by Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the prince of his pride who shows early signs of his craven nature and eventual heel turn as Scar.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Arkansas' executive branch agencies could save or avoid spending about $300 million in the next six years, according to a report published Monday.Worth Sparkman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Conserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conserve. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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