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preservation

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


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“I was looking at a historic preservation report, and the name was the same as my mechanic in Los Feliz,” Garrett-Davis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Notably, tea also shows promise in neuroprotection and muscle mass preservation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

A more conservative allocation, such as 40% stocks and 60% bonds, generally prioritizes capital preservation over growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

They owe their preservation to the organized workshops or “building lodges” that built the great cathedrals, and that drew and revised their plans as they rose, decade by decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

We got to talking about preservation, and he mentioned how hard it was for the Park Service with so little funds to do a proper job.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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