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preserve

[pri-zurv] / prɪˈzɜrv /


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Karex relies on materials derived from oil, including ammonia - which is used to preserve latex - and silicone-based lubricants.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Each method contributes a specific advantage, including the ability to follow extremely fast changes, gather more data in one measurement and preserve fine image details.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

There is no way to prove this, but perhaps the cataclysm of the war impressed upon that generation the fragility of civilization and learning, and the need to preserve them.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Marshall’s plans to demolish a former youth hostel built during the Art Deco period to make way for a sports field was blocked by the Historic Preservation Board, which mandated he preserve the building’s facade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Then I came up to the surface and slowed down in order to preserve my strength.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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