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preservation

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


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At that time, preservation advocates were renewing efforts to raise funds for what was then estimated to be a $11.8-million restoration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Today it is in the Library of Congress, with its bottom third torn off, demonstrating that the first copies of the Declaration were made for immediate use rather than historic preservation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

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




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