as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state she's devoted her life to conservancy of the rain forest
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Recent Examples of conservancy Bison have been part of Belwin’s prairie restoration efforts since 2008, when NorthStar Bison partnered with the conservancy. —
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026 McRae also helped establish a model nature conservancy program in the state, which resulted in an inventory of Arkansas' natural heritage. —Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026 Dotted with ranches and private conservancies, it is often overlooked by camera-toting visitors chasing the Great Migration. —Susan Rigetti, Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026 Porter County uses the census data to determine if municipalities or conservancy districts require expansion of wastewater treatment plants, Breitzke said. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026 McRae also helped establish a model nature conservancy program in the state, which resulted in an inventory of Arkansas' natural heritage. —Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026 Dotted with ranches and private conservancies, it is often overlooked by camera-toting visitors chasing the Great Migration. —Susan Rigetti, Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026 Porter County uses the census data to determine if municipalities or conservancy districts require expansion of wastewater treatment plants, Breitzke said. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The preservation of its historic garden is of prime concern at Jnane Rumi, as is a dedicated approach to social sustainability.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.— Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
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Susan Carr is senior conservation project manager for the Putnam Land Conservancy.— Susan Carr, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Conservancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/conservancy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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