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preservation

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


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The preservation charity said it would give free limited edition postcards to children visiting 18 of its sites over the summer "in a bid to revive the once popular holiday tradition".

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Their preservation suggests the crystals formed relatively close to the surface of the parent body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

NCST, a nonprofit that aims to boost affordable housing and fight neighborhood blight, praised provisions related to preservation and rehabilitation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

The result is less salad than preservation: tender beans suspended in a fragrant pool of olive oil that’s perfect for spooning over toast or scooping up with vegetables.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

The society, active in the preservation and marking of historic sites, was known for its conservative social and political policies.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman




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