- present participle of conserve.
conserving
Example Sentences
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It made no progress toward conserving 30% of its coastal waters in the same time frame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
A recent survey by Susquehanna Polling and Research found that 77 percent of likely voters believe that "conserving national forests and other roadless lands for current and future generations" is paramount.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Neither study questions the value of protected areas for conserving biodiversity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Understanding the evolutionary response to climate change is crucial to conserving the world’s primates, and other species beyond.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
In California, we were always worried about droughts, always conserving water.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
