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preservation

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


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Roberts's one-sentence order means that work on the ballroom, which has been challenged by historical preservation groups, may proceed while litigation plays out in the lower courts.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

In 1980, a standard Ralph Lauren polo was priced at $29.50, according to the Vintage Fashion Guild, a fashion preservation organization.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

She didn't get the chance for egg preservation before starting her treatment.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Hahn Niman also noted, at least five times over two interviews, that Point Reyes is a “seashore” and not a “park,” and therefore doesn’t have as many rules governing preservation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Public subsidy allowed formats that had become financially unviable - such as the nineteenth-century symphony orchestra - to prosper somewhat artificially in the twentieth century, justified by the preservation of heritage.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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

That was also our support in our hardships in the army, and it is the best support, indeed it is, and you found it so in the very great preservations you have had from dangers.

From A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. by Charles Morton




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