- present tense form of preserve (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"It greatly expands our knowledge of the evolutionary history of tarpons, and it preserves unique and unusual features in exquisite 3D detail," he says.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
OpenAI acknowledged the decision involved "a complicated set of tradeoffs" but said the filing preserves its flexibility.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
As long as she understands that waiting preserves her highest possible lifetime income, it ultimately comes down to a tradeoff.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Edison’s crews, Johnson said, have also been trained to use equipment that avoids roots and preserves the health of trees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
His dad had taken the lock off when Benji was five because he'd barricaded himself in and painted the walls with organic blueberry preserves.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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