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The words, "Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present generation, to preserve your freedom!" refer to what?

preserve

[pri-zurv] / prɪˈzɜrv /


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The dinosaur ended up in a salty marsh, where conditions slowed decomposition and helped preserve the fragile network of blood vessels.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

She credited Measure ULA for “turning the will of Los Angeles voters into concrete solutions that build and preserve affordable housing.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

People taking these drugs typically eat less, and are often encouraged to make sure they get enough protein while losing weight to help preserve muscle.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

If you want to preserve the homely, mom-and-pop feeling of picking out your own merchandise and contemplating the value of a dollar before you enter your credit card info, Amazon is there for you.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

We would put on fresh, dry clothes, making sure all the while that no parts of our bodies showed, so as to preserve our modesty.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

Known as a globular cluster stellar stream, this type of structure preserves clues about its past motion and evolution.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

Danish officials have described the deal differently, stressing it preserves Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

When that much is going out, it feels especially good to do something small that preserves a little energy for me.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

It preserves the merger rather than blocking consolidation, while relying on monitoring, production requirements and penalties to limit its consequences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

So we were going to make peach preserves.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

Sections of the turf were preserved, with pieces measuring 7x7cm then being placed in glass cubes.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

By combining neutron imaging with X-ray techniques, the scientists hope to investigate pathologies preserved in fossils and examine how those ancient conditions compare with differences found in modern species.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Her memories of favorite foods has remained intact, like images preserved in a dusty family album.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Now, Zendaya is reportedly taking extraordinary measures to ensure the sentimental garment—which has never been pictured or seen publicly—is carefully preserved for years to come.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

The face was translucent, pale, sunken, yet almost perfectly preserved.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

It means holding developers accountable for preventable harms while preserving their ability to innovate.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a statement that the case “exemplified the importance” of preserving DNA samples from family members in missing person cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Lawyers for Erika Kirk filed the new legal document last week ahead of the first anniversary of the shooting, the first step in preserving her right to sue the officials over the death.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

"For me they're an absolute treasure - like an Egyptian artefact... as valuable as that," he added - "and preserving them is a duty to our children and grandchildren".

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

He and Lily are both members of the World Seed Preservation Organization, a group committed to preserving original species of plants.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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