preserve
verb (used with object)
to keep alive or in existence; make lasting.
preserving
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present participleof preserve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“At CMS, we’re focused on more than promises to make healthcare more affordable—we’re taking action to pilot a new approach to lower costs and strengthen the quality of care while preserving medical innovation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The spinoff ”allows for greater freedom to operate with other seed technologies companies” while preserving the close relationship between Corteva and Vylor, she noted.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
“It’s the action of taking the picture that helps you feel like you’re preserving that memory,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
In simple terms, the arrangement of the photons can be shifted in a repeating cycle while preserving an important underlying pattern.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
They included preserving the last words of dying people, recording books for blind people to hear, announcing clock time, and teaching spelling.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
