preserves
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Thomas Gernon, Professor of Earth Science at the University of Southampton and lead author of the study, explained that the Grand Canyon preserves a geological history stretching back about two billion years.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Children with gender distress often have other psychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions, and the CMS action explicitly preserves funding for their mental-health services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
I studied the pastries while pretending not to listen: tea-infused buns knotted with candied citrus, laminated pastry layered with spiced cream cheese, craggy oat muffins dotted with boysenberry preserves.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
“The five-bedroom home preserves its original post-and-beam character while introducing custom millwork, cabinetry, tile, built-ins, and furnishings designed specifically for the property,” adds the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“They are dedicated to overthrowing preserves in order to use them for their own misguided purposes,” Grandpa said.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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