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[seyv] / seɪv /




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“Extinction should not be an option for the plants and animals only found on Catalina in order to save an invasive species that is well-established in all of California and the West,” Barton said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

In a note, Wedbush Securities said it expected Uber to save around $1.75 billion with the layoffs, which it would invest into growth areas.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

A new law coming into force this school term means parents in England should have to buy fewer branded items of uniform, which the government has said will save them money.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

“It’s a struggle to save for a down payment or even closing costs in your 20s,” Long said, as the median home price nationally was about $400,000 in 2026.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

“This meeting can do nothing further to save the country,” the man in front said, his voice heavy and sad.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

A heartwarming story leads Metro, headlining "Dad's gift of life" after a "rare double organ swap" saves his six-year-old son.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Lukas Hornicek: Made saves to keep out Tel, Robertson and van Hecke's efforts when Newcastle were under pressure in the first half.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

This update incentivized lengthy carousels of multi-image posts, especially with some educational content attached that encourages viewer engagement via swipes or saves.

From Slate Aug. 28, 2026

Inzerillo said the method saves him significant time when he tries to recall where he heard a fact.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

To hop is to do their bidding, but it ultimately saves my skin.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

Better early-warning systems could have saved lives, according to experts from the Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, the Stimson Centre and China's Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Private investment fell, consumers saved rather than spent, and net trade was positive only because people stopped traveling, Nguyen says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

How he saved: Snyder saved money from various summer jobs over the years, and really worked on building up savings as soon as he got out of college and began working.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Djokovic prevented Federer from breaking Rosewall's record when he saved two championship points to win the 2019 Wimbledon final, one month before the Swiss turned 38.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

When he came back, he had what little money he and Mama had saved.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Drolet has been saving and investing his earnings from various jobs over the past five years, and could soon have enough for a down payment on a small property.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Because you aren’t saving for a down payment, the key is to invest sooner, and contribute at a higher rate than if you had bought a home using your cost savings from renting.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

A foot-long sub is a carb bomb, but it has saving graces: lots of protein and the appearance of fresh ingredients sliced to order.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

She didn't face a break point until the sixth game of the second set, saving both.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

“And I guess you’re saving some for later,” Carmen said.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis




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