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well-preserved

[wel-pri-zurvd] / ˈwɛl prɪˈzɜrvd /


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The reasoning was that if animals had already existed at the time, such an unusually well-preserved fossil deposit should have captured evidence of them.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

The eastern city of Baalbek has one of Lebanon's best-known landmarks: a stunningly well-preserved Roman temple complex set against the mountainous border with Syria.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

In the parish seat—where the downtown is lined with well-preserved, historic buildings—Landry said the project will help keep Louisianians in Louisiana and stem the population loss that has plagued the state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

A slim, smiling, well-preserved woman, wearing leggings, a large T-shirt, and an overly youthful weave, the wavy hair trailing all the way to her back.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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