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preservation

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


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He wanted to convince the justices that this was not merely a preservation dispute but a case in which the trial court had fundamentally failed to carry out Batson’s third step.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

It can help with the preservation of cognition as we get older.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

This can be a highly effective asset preservation strategy, according to The Karp Law Firm, which has offices in Florida.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The segment also has greater resilience amid rate and currency volatility, as clients prioritize wealth preservation and risk diversification over guaranteed yields, compared with commoditized mass-market offerings, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Rage blazed up in him often, but its atoms were too active for preservation and its life span was brief like the kick and the flame of an afterburner in his father’s F-8.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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