- present participle of preserve.
preserving
Example Sentences
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Tehran, which has endured years of sanctions, is pushing more of the burden onto households by rationing fuel and electricity, restricting scarce foreign currency and cutting investment while preserving essential imports and state resources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The offering is meant to support growth while preserving the company’s investment-grade rating.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Some fragments of the Hillsborough meteorite will eventually be curated by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, preserving the unusual material for future research.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Supporters say remaining in the neighborhood is essential to preserving the community the bar has served for generations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
As the Russian forces approached, Dr. Lange assured me that moving the twenty-seven crates containing the Amber Room meant preserving the riches of the Reich.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
