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In 1974, Stephen Hawking showed that black holes radiate heat and can eventually evaporate, apparently erasing all information about what fell into them — contradicting the quantum principle that evolution must preserve information.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The expansion of an accord dating to 2000 comes as Mexico fights hard to preserve a three-way free trade agreement with the United States and Canada, which is crucial to all three economies.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“That picture was made, not to conceal, or destroy the apple; but to adorn, and preserve it. The picture was made for the apple—not the apple for the picture.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Roberts said she was excited to preserve the "special history and culture" of Ynys Enlli for "generations to come".
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The act aims to preserve and restore the country’s water quality.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing preserve
The Bill of Rights
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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