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preservation

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


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The Pedrera de Meià is considered a Konservat-Lagerstätte, a term used for fossil sites with extraordinary preservation.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Ultimately, I want to develop a retirement strategy that provides income, tax efficiency, preservation of principal and inflation protection.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

But that transcendence requires preservation and education, according to Holly Kafka, visiting Manhattan from Chicago with her husband.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

According to Mueke, the government is considering setting up a fund to help support the preservation of milk during such periods.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

As in a polar expedition, every expression of life must serve only the preservation of existence, and is absolutely focused on that.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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

Its life consists of a quenchless series of self preservations.

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by William Rounseville Alger




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