- present participle of preserve.
preserving
Example Sentences
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“We wanted to take a really aggressive approach in terms of preserving health…and stabilizing the business,” said finance chief Patraic Reagan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Using formaldehyde, a colourless chemical used for preserving biological specimens that is known to cause cancer, for keeping food fresh is strictly prohibited in China.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Thus, he enjoyed great success with films like 1934’s “Modern Times,” which softly transitioned into the new era by preserving much of silent filmmaking’s expressiveness while incorporating synchronized audio.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
The singer noted to the outlet that he has dedicated himself to preserving the work of Black artists, filling his home with various displays, from photography to sculpture.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
They respond to the age of exploration and discovery, but only with the intention of preserving and protecting the conceptual apparatus of traditional philosophy.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
