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preserve

[pri-zurv] / prɪˈzɜrv /


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The treatment also helped preserve neuronal function in worm models of both diseases.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Authorities in the multicultural country insist that this is necessary to preserve racial and social harmony.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Yet for all his criticisms of Hayek, Skidelsky affirms that Hayek and Keynes were at one in their desire to preserve liberal civilization from the radicals of the left and right in their time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

With gas prices pushing higher again, California continues to preserve its pole position as the state with the most expensive pump prices.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

“You have your reward for the services you rendered. You have emerged from confinement. Eviction from this preserve is the consequence of prior indiscretions.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

A Paramount spokesperson told Variety that the company is "grateful for the Court’s swift order" and underlined that it "preserves the status quo while the Court considers the antitrust issues presented."

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Raspberry preserves and orange marmalade are also top-tier.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

That way, she preserves the inheritance while generating a modest stream of additional cash.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

She marshals the data to show how women continue to face unique impediments to success, and how both men and women justify their actions in a way that preserves the status quo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

“They are dedicated to overthrowing preserves in order to use them for their own misguided purposes,” Grandpa said.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

By studying sediment cores, the team found that large amounts of carbon from land are preserved in the seafloor.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Regeneron’s flagship eye drug, Eylea, which has preserved the sight of millions of people with a common cause of blindness and generated roughly 80% of the company’s revenue at its peak, is facing increasing competition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

A substantial portion of the story has been preserved, including the hero's return to Ithaca.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The special online collection is preserved by LMU’s William H. Hannon Library, but all donors are given the option to retain the copyright of their personal photos.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Anderson and Witzke no longer had the crater that killed the dinosaurs, "but we still had the largest and most perfectly preserved impact crater in the mainland United States," Anderson said.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

I would like to invest these funds in a financial vehicle that can generate additional income to supplement our monthly Social Security benefits while preserving the original principal for future emergencies.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Priorities for Brown: halting further job losses and plant closings at the companies and preserving benefits, particularly fully paid health insurance coverage for union workers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

This combined approach could allow manufacturers to produce fries with less oil while preserving the flavor and texture that make fried foods appealing.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

He said there should be an emphasis on "preserving natural field which provides habitat for insects, bugs, moths and caterpillars that need to incubate underground there."

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

This sleeping bag, radiating back and preserving my body heat, will be invaluable.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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