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preserved

[pri-zurvd] / prɪˈzɜrvd /
ADJECTIVE
dried
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ADJECTIVE
smoked
Synonyms


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In the seventh, Neto preserved the Angels’ 6-5 lead after throwing out Josh Jung at home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The Revolution’s meaning was not merely preserved; it was pressed, insistently, toward the question of slavery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As the U.S. shifted into services over the past couple of decades, Japan preserved its manufacturing infrastructure, sometimes sticking with unprofitable operations.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

More recent paleontology research has continued uncovering surprisingly detailed soft tissue preservation in Edmontosaurus specimens, including evidence of fleshy structures and preserved skin anatomy.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

She sorted trays of dried, pinned butterflies and bottles of pupae preserved in brandy.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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