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[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Those are conservative figures, and do not take into account rain-induced canopy damage or reduced food availability, said the authors of the study published on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

More: Amazon’s CEO doubles down on AI spending: ‘We are not going to be conservative

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Some schools also could take a more conservative approach to valuation and intentionally undervalue their positions given that pre-IPO investors are often restricted from selling their shares for a period after a company goes public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In March, the nation’s high court heard arguments about a five-day grace period in Mississippi, with the court’s conservative majority appearing skeptical.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It was a typical small southern town, conservative and white.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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