preserving

Example Sentences

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The U.S. and Iran “continue to seek to avoid a return to all-out war and are preserving space for continued negotiations,” Evercore ISI analysts led by Sarah Bianchi said in a note Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“This partnership reflects our commitment to preserving that legacy while creating new opportunities for growth, investment, and tourism for decades to come.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In several cases, these concretions sealed off the interior lining, preserving pieces of fabric that would normally have decayed long ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

She recommended larger and longer studies to check if preserving muscle improves strength, wellbeing and long-term health outcomes.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The passive voice is just one of the gadgets that the English language makes available to rearrange phrases while preserving their semantic roles.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker