preservation
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While the art remained the property of the Zambranos, the Santander Foundation was henceforth in charge of preservation, care and temporary exhibition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
While many countries attempt to balance ecosystem preservation with large-scale development or industry, the Galápagos operates under a highly regulated, conservationist approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
NCST, a nonprofit that aims to boost affordable housing and fight neighborhood blight, praised provisions related to preservation and rehabilitation.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
A “side-effect” may be better preservation of brain health during aging.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
Now he can visit schools and teach kids about wildlife preservation.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions, also said it is important for civilian preservations to be spared, in line with international humanitarian law.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2023
The controversial, billion-dollar project pits a diverse group of activists, preservations, and local residents against Koike, the metropolitan government, and real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
The huia vanished before field-recording technologies existed, but a version of its song has survived by means of an eerie series of preservations: a sound fossil.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 1, 2016
Urban critics describe the flagpole as proof of state mismanagement of everything from preservations of historic treasures to maintenance of basic infrastructure.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2015
Nevertheless, by her presence and courage it held out all the war, even for ten years together; and the persons in it have enjoyed very eminent preservations.
From Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent by Clement, J. (Jesse)
Vocabulary lists containing preservation
The Mayflower Compact (1620)
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