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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
For the best bets in the luxury space, long-term brand preservation is everything, says Deiya Pernas, cofounder of Pernas Research.
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
That policy allows the city to offer property tax relief to historic building owners concentrated around downtown in exchange for investments in the property’s preservation or restoration.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
As President Trump’s administration begins its second term, the call to action for data preservation is more urgent than ever.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The Shreveport City Council passed a resolution two weeks ago urging the state Legislature to retain the credits for filming and for preservation of historic buildings.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
That policy allows the city to offer property tax relief to historic building owners concentrated around downtown in exchange for investments in the property’s preservation or restoration.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
As President Trump’s administration begins its second term, the call to action for data preservation is more urgent than ever.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The Shreveport City Council passed a resolution two weeks ago urging the state Legislature to retain the credits for filming and for preservation of historic buildings.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservation
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This poignant work analyzes the death of Cecil the Lion, examining both the ethics of trophy hunting and the broader implications on wildlife conservation efforts.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Both Goodall’s life story and conservation work are remarkable.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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How Threat Modeling Can Help Businesses Prepare For Regulatory Changes When building a new AI system, a clear set of guidelines needs to be established for its development, use and maintenance.Stephen de Vries, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona Department of Transportation said there was no major freeway construction or maintenance projects scheduled through the morning of Monday, Dec. 2, in hopes of easing traffic woes throughout the state.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Offering exclusivity regardless of the season, private conservation projects in Laikipia’s wildlife conservancies have a limited tourism footprint.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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James Liu, a producer on Tiger King and Chimp Crazy, was first a veterinarian at the conservancy.Lane Brown, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
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“Preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservation. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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