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preservation

[prez-er-vey-shuhn] / ˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən /


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A more conservative allocation, such as 40% stocks and 60% bonds, generally prioritizes capital preservation over growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Part of the money she makes has to go to wildlife preservation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Donovan’s concern was not so much the preservation of ancient relics as it was the regional expertise and cover that archaeology provided for gathering intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Austin has long attempted to thread the needle on development with neighborhood and environmental preservation.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Since none of the other runs had been deemed suitable for preservation this way, this was a big step.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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