preservation
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Despite the remarkable preservation, none of the fossils can confidently be identified as an animal.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
It draws its beliefs from the teachings of Lord Swaminarayan, a late 18th-Century celibate ascetic who is regarded by his followers as an incarnation of Vishnu, the revered Hindu god of preservation.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Its rounded walls presented a difficulty hanging traditional art, and these curtain works provided a solution; the structure’s lack of windows—and lack of natural light—provided the environment for the works’ excellent preservation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Started in 2019 by Historic Athens, a nonprofit organization, the Historic Athens Porchfest began in part to bring public awareness around historic preservation and the history of the city’s historic neighborhoods.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Mammachi wondered whether she would ever master the art of perfect preservation, and whether Sophie Mol would like some iced grape crush.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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
Vocabulary lists containing preservation
The Mayflower Compact (1620)
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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