preserve
Example Sentences
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Voters had to battle to preserve a reform they demanded.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
All of this creates the appearance of a U.S.-Israeli split, and Mr. Trump is keen to preserve talks with Iran, which he keeps insisting will bear fruit any day now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Some quick thinking from second baseman Miguel Rojas also helped preserve Sasaki’s strong start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Researchers believe this behavior may help this relatively small and isolated population avoid inbreeding and preserve genetic diversity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
So the two-spheres theory was abandoned, even while efforts were made by some conservative thinkers to preserve the traditional claim that the seas are higher than the land.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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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