preserving
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The U.K. energy regulator said it has taken steps to preserve underused underwater gas pipelines connecting the country’s energy grid to continental Europe, preserving the ability to import European gas in case of emergencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
These crystals had become trapped within another mineral as the rock formed, preserving valuable evidence of the conditions it experienced deep underground.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
They may instead reflect a different set of priorities, with greater emphasis on preserving meaningful knowledge and using it to understand new situations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The couple have been passionate about preserving the natural environment around their home, having worked with local organizations to support efforts to maintain the lake’s water quality.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
“As close as you can get while still preserving the detail. We need to be able to make out that hooked leaf, that one hanging right there.”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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