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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

Member feedback is taken seriously, the Justices’ attorney said, and the fee supports ongoing preservation and care of the Greenbrier property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Mammachi wondered whether she would ever master the art of perfect preservation, and whether Sophie Mol would like some iced grape crush.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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