conserving
Example Sentences
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"Within days, however, Iran had shifted to smaller, more precisely targeted salvos, conserving remaining missiles and drones for specific high-value targets and concentrating fire where even near-misses cause significant damage."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
For example, in the early 1990s, he and his colleagues examined standard recommendations for conserving reed beds—important habitats for birds that become overgrown with trees over time.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
That’s either because it is no longer capable of firing as many missiles or because it is conserving its munitions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
Zack took the cue and led with Altadena’s sense of independence as a quality worth conserving.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
In California, we were always worried about droughts, always conserving water.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
