preservation
Example Sentences
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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
This type of preservation is more commonly associated with famous Cambrian fossil sites such as the Burgess Shale in Canada.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
“Perhaps a historic-cultural monument designation could have saved the Zimmerman House, or allowed the necessary time to delay demolition. Tragically, calls for preservation fell on deaf ears.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
At that time, preservation advocates were renewing efforts to raise funds for what was then estimated to be a $11.8-million restoration.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
And where are the men who supposedly understand the value of proper habitat for the preservation of wildlife?
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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