preserve from

Frequency: 7.110.0 per million words

To protect something from harm, decay, or damage.

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Examples (10)

  • They made an attempt to preserve the corpse from decomposition.
  • Salt is often used to preserve meat from spoiling.
  • We must act to preserve the environment from further destruction.
  • He tried hard to preserve his reputation from scandal.
  • Special glass helps preserve the painting from sunlight damage.
  • The document was carefully preserved from moisture in a sealed box.
  • She wanted to preserve her children from the harsh truth.
  • The ancient walls were built to preserve the city from invaders.
  • Steps were taken to preserve the evidence from contamination.
  • It is difficult to preserve old buildings from the ravages of time.