preserve

Example Sentences

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The mandatory celibacy aside, preserving my fertility at 35 and pondering what it meant for prospective partners had clouded my usual fervor.

From Los Angeles Times

To investigate further, scientists extracted ancient DNA from the petrous portion of the temporal bone in both skeletons, an area known for preserving genetic material.

From Science Daily

The law has since been amended so that all soldiers' samples are preserved for free for up to 3 years after their death and are available for a partner to use with prior written consent.

From BBC

He also stressed Tehran's "seriousness in using result-oriented diplomacy to secure the legitimate interests and rights of the Iranian people" and preserve peace in the region, according to a ministry statement.

From Barron's

"The internet has become a place that maybe isn't all that human in authenticity which was maybe the original promise… but Reddit has preserved that."

From BBC