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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas
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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials
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Recent Examples of conservation
Eco effort The resort is home to one of three turtle conservation sanctuaries in the Maldives, developed with Olive Ridley Project.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
About a third of the ranch is protected under a conservation easement for elk habitat.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
The cows were reintroduced around the King’s Palace Museum in the early 2010s as part of a conservation initiative.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The project has become one of Uganda's most important lion research initiatives, focusing on long-term monitoring, population assessment, conservation interventions and public education.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conservation
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
About a third of the ranch is protected under a conservation easement for elk habitat.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
The cows were reintroduced around the King’s Palace Museum in the early 2010s as part of a conservation initiative.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The project has become one of Uganda's most important lion research initiatives, focusing on long-term monitoring, population assessment, conservation interventions and public education.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conservation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conservation
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Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
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The historic building is listed with its preservation in mind.
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As cars become more tech-centric, the future of auto maintenance and repairs could be remote.
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With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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