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as in preserving
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
each curator is responsible for the preservation of the works of art within his or her department
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as in conservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the preservation of the tropical rainforests is a global responsibility
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Recent Examples of preservation
Leveraging data and research, JPMorgan’s years-long effort has helped tens of thousands of Detroiters get apprenticeships or jobs, led to the creation of preservation of thousands of affordable housing units and provided aid to countless small businesses, according to the bank.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
For Neal, whose scholarship explores Black cultural memory and ephemera, the exhibition also raises important questions about preservation and access to Black cultural artifacts.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The city’s cliffside properties, perched just yards from the ocean, continue to fuel debate over how to balance scenic preservation with public safety.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Miller is an advocate of historic preservation, single-family residential zoning and small businesses.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
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Inside, immersive exhibits trace Roosevelt’s life, leadership, and conservation ideals through his writings and historical milestones.—
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That’s because replacing windows can help with energy conservation, making the project eligible for this type of financing.—
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
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The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance.—
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The 1,513 acres was purchased from conservationist Tim Sweeney at an undisclosed price, and brings the total acreage of the Pinnacle Mountains Preserve to 4,150 acres, conservancy officials said.—
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More information on upcoming events is available on the conservancy’s website.—
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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