How to pronounce preserve in American English
“preserve” pronunciation by American speakers
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“preserve” in real sentences — American speakers
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preserve the status quo, to preserve the – sorry.
State Department
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to preserve price stability.
Federal Reserve
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retain and preserve them.
National Archives
Words that sound like “preserve”
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