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preservation

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


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A nonprofit exists to preserve them, but tour guide Teri Rommelmann said preservation efforts aren’t meant to alter the course of nature and time, but rather to save the work from sinking into the sand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

This can be a highly effective asset preservation strategy, according to The Karp Law Firm, which has offices in Florida.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The organ preservation charity Pipe Up has carried out a survey and says five pipe organs each week are going to landfill.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

She and Uncle Lou came over for dinner a couple of nights ago, and we talked about everything from women's rights in India to the environment to preservation of endangered tigers.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins