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preservation

[prez-er-vey-shuhn] / ˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən /


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Musk spent three days on the stand portraying himself as a selfless benefactor seeking to reconcile the advancement of AI with the preservation of humanity.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Edmontosaurus fossils are already famous for their exceptional preservation.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The Flying D Ranch was Turner’s primary Montana residence, though he purchased it with preservation in mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

So one of the organizations for historic preservation has filed a lawsuit to block the building of the White House ballroom.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Also crossing right now: a Desert Storm vet running for immigrant rights and a college student raising funds for National Parks preservation.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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