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preservation

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


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A more conservative allocation, such as 40% stocks and 60% bonds, generally prioritizes capital preservation over growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Part of the money she makes has to go to wildlife preservation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Member feedback is taken seriously, the Justices’ attorney said, and the fee supports ongoing preservation and care of the Greenbrier property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"Thanks to its excellent preservation and the extensive investigations, however, we were able to describe it in greater detail than ever before and gain new information about the species and its relationships."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Jonah’s mom works for a preservation society that protects Pennsylvania swamplands, and they hold a half-marathon along the marshes every August.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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