- present participle of preserve.
preserving
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Replacing the three original devices together was necessary to reduce electricity consumption while preserving the proper distribution of heat throughout Voyager 1.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Priority one has always been keeping the war contained and preserving a modicum of stability in U.S.-Russia relations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Its role "is built on a simple principle - preserving life," Detective Superintendent Andrew Evans said.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Picard, the actor’s greatest TV legacy, is a paragon of grace: empathetic, dedicated to a mission of understanding and devoted to preserving what is best about Starfleet.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Crying gently, she held the spoon under her eyes, carefully catching each tear, preserving their sad silver in the hollow of the spoon.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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