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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
In 2012, the Library of Congress even recognized its cultural significance by selecting it for preservation in the National Film Registry.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
An Eddie Murphy classic, a landmark horror flick, and a timeless Eighties romance are among the films joining the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry for preservation.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
And much of the case for historical preservation is, fundamentally, that old materials matter.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Transportation officials have been studying road usage fees (pay per mile) and other ideas, but King suggests redirecting a percentage of vehicle sales taxes into the transportation preservation and maintenance account.
—Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
An Eddie Murphy classic, a landmark horror flick, and a timeless Eighties romance are among the films joining the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry for preservation.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
And much of the case for historical preservation is, fundamentally, that old materials matter.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Transportation officials have been studying road usage fees (pay per mile) and other ideas, but King suggests redirecting a percentage of vehicle sales taxes into the transportation preservation and maintenance account.
—Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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Joe Liebezeit is a staff scientist and avian conservation manager of Portland Audubon Society.Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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This data challenges the notion that protecting nursery areas alone is sufficient for safeguarding young sharks, pointing to the need for broader conservation measures that account for their wide-ranging movements.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Without directly naming Trump, Mulino defended the canal's operations, explaining that the canal's tariffs are determined transparently and are essential for its maintenance and expansion.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, these shades can fade quickly due to their high red pigment, and regular maintenance is required to keep the color vibrant.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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The partnership provides a cost-effective way for developers to meet federal requirements while also helping reimburse the nonprofit conservancy group for buying and maintaining the land.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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The work will include about $20,000 of electrical upgrades to get the fountain lights working again, said conservancy executive director C. Michael-jon Pease.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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