preserve
Example Sentences
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The government said the operation was a response to attacks by armed groups in the areas and was "solely aimed at preserving security".
From BBC
There are plenty of ways to preserve family time without anyone having to shoulder the labor of hosting an entire meal — or the sticker shock of an enormous bill.
From MarketWatch
For instance, conventional agriculture has enabled no-till farming at scale, which helps preserve soil and reduce erosion.
From Salon
The bowel cancers and accompanying gut bacteria have been preserved in paraffin wax.
From BBC
It stuck with real identities to preserve trust.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.