preserve

Example Sentences

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California is still a magnet for the ambitious entrepreneur, and the drafters of the initiative have tried to preserve its allure.

From Los Angeles Times

The government said the operation was a response to attacks by armed groups in the areas and was "solely aimed at preserving security".

From BBC

There are plenty of ways to preserve family time without anyone having to shoulder the labor of hosting an entire meal — or the sticker shock of an enormous bill.

From MarketWatch

For instance, conventional agriculture has enabled no-till farming at scale, which helps preserve soil and reduce erosion.

From Salon

The bowel cancers and accompanying gut bacteria have been preserved in paraffin wax.

From BBC