preservation

Example Sentences

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“Perhaps a historic-cultural monument designation could have saved the Zimmerman House, or allowed the necessary time to delay demolition. Tragically, calls for preservation fell on deaf ears.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

At that time, preservation advocates were renewing efforts to raise funds for what was then estimated to be a $11.8-million restoration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On Thursday, he issued a highly unusual document preservation order in light of the department’s confession.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

It is also testing a drug licensed from Chugai for muscle-mass preservation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Since none of the other runs had been deemed suitable for preservation this way, this was a big step.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly