"Officers were trying to preserve life, it was very much a case of preserving life, " he said.

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The generosity of private donors can only help as we take steps toward achieving the Aichi Targets and preserving life on Earth.

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Nevertheless, preserving life is a good thing.

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The cartridges are easy to load and store while preserving the life and quality of the materials.

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The team hopes to find within the Martian soil chemicals such as phosphates that are capable of preserving signs of life on Mars.

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And so, it's the issue of do we adhere to the patient's wishes if there's hope of prolonging life or preserving health?

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As a result, it may be that the young Kanaks voting in the referendum in 2014 will be more concerned about preserving a European way of life than advancing a seemingly anachronistic political cause.

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Bend over to tie your shoe and the Nao goes soft and wide, preserving both your night vision and its battery life.

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Oast houses, in their heyday, were a crucial part of beer production, said Tony Read, director of operations at Kent Life, a museum and visitor center devoted to preserving the county's traditions and history.

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Others made money selling hard-currency life insurance just after the crash, when dollars were scarce and Russians were desperately seeking ways of preserving their roubles from inflation.

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