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preserve

[pri-zurv] / prɪˈzɜrv /


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But advocates of the bill argue it will help preserve Ghanaian family values.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“It is essential that we preserve what is good about these institutions, even as we strive to improve them,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Americans embarked on a wild experiment to preserve and advance liberty 250 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Powell said Sunday that while the Fed may make mistakes—policymakers are only human—it is essential that the U.S. preserve the good in public institutions like the Fed even as we try to also improve them.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Oh,” said Mr. Flux, “I like you two so much, I’m thinking I don’t want to ever see you change. Another picture may be in order, to preserve you just the way you are.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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