preserve

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

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Chromosomal inversions do more than preserve helpful traits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Alongside government action, Albanese urged Australians to limit unnecessary usage of fuel, including switching to public transport where possible to preserve supplies for essential industries.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

Over the next year, Susan Saul and the Mount St. Helens Protective Association were called on many times to help decide exactly which acres were the most important to preserve.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone