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preserve

[pri-zurv] / prɪˈzɜrv /


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Women are born with all the eggs they will have, and freezing aims to preserve eggs when they are relatively young.

From Slate Aug. 29, 2026

Outside linebacker Darryl Peterson III had two sacks, including one that resulted in a fumble in the final minute to preserve the victory.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

It has also pledged to raise the German flag every weekday at public schools and better preserve war memorials to German soldiers.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Museum collections preserve pangolin specimens collected more than a century ago, giving scientists access to animals from locations and populations that can be extremely difficult to sample today.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

President Wilson was disappointed in his hope that the League of Nations would preserve world peace.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Thomas Gernon, Professor of Earth Science at the University of Southampton and lead author of the study, explained that the Grand Canyon preserves a geological history stretching back about two billion years.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

I studied the pastries while pretending not to listen: tea-infused buns knotted with candied citrus, laminated pastry layered with spiced cream cheese, craggy oat muffins dotted with boysenberry preserves.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

The new policy preserves the benefits of life-sciences research while defining the areas of greatest risk, including prevention of accidental or intentional lab leaks, and penalties for irresponsible practices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

“The five-bedroom home preserves its original post-and-beam character while introducing custom millwork, cabinetry, tile, built-ins, and furnishings designed specifically for the property,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Yet the infatuation preserves and satiates me in an indescribable way.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

Historic gardens "must be protected and preserved", said Dillamore.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The researchers dissected the sharks' eyes and preserved them in a fixative solution so they could later be studied.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

The lot also included letters, manuscripts, photographs and personal objects preserved by the Hingorani family over generations.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

HDR, or high dynamic range imaging, combines exposures with different brightness levels so that both very bright and very faint details can be preserved in a single image.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

They were the most inclined to settle in one place, and longest preserved their ancestral habit of living in tunnels and holes.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

He is doing it on the 50th birthday of an elegant declaration spawned by a citizen uprising aimed at preserving the state’s greatest treasure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

“It’s no longer about sightseeing or checking destinations off a list. It is about preserving meaningful experiences with family and friends while minimizing stress.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"Las Vegas has done a phenomenal job in preserving and... reclaiming water," said Bruce Nelson, whose family has owned the lake's marina for almost 70 years.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

The better course is to address the program’s challenges within its existing national framework, preserving the features that have made it both durable and effective.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

It was hogwash, he said, that this case had anything to do with preserving local control of school districts.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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