preserve
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It has been a period of tremendous upheaval, with many wondering what can, and should, be done to preserve the history and heritage of the close-knit community they love.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
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
According to the researchers, this may help preserve information about previously successful behaviors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
A city accustomed to living in freedom is more easily maintained through the means of its own citizens than in any other way, if you decide to preserve it.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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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