preserve

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In this case, the textures appeared to preserve a dense layer of microbial life that existed more than 180 million years ago during the Early Jurassic.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The agreement provided Intel access to equity-like capital while allowing it to preserve its balance sheet and focus on strategic priorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“As the two countries work together to identify and preserve that shared space,” he said, “a more sustainable basis for bilateral economic relations can be established.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And there are plenty of caves, most of them never visited by people—because people aren’t allowed to drive into a wilderness preserve.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien