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preservation

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


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It urged the preservation of the institutional framework for economic and regulatory policymaking, including fully resourcing the agencies responsible for key federal functions, such as providing economic statistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The preservation of federal foreign-policy powers led the justices to pre-empt a Massachusetts law that imposed sanctions on Burmese-made goods in Crosby v.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ballroom project has faced stiff opposition from historic preservation groups and sections of the public.

From BBC

"Is there really no link between global warming and the preservation of biodiversity or the prevention of air pollution?" the lawyer stated.

From Barron's

Many Californians avoid Mills Act homes because of strict preservation rules, but the couple enjoys the challenge of restoring and caring for their historic house.

From Los Angeles Times