How to Use state of preservation in a Sentence
state of preservation
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Due to its excellent state of preservation, archaeologists recovered the ship’s hull, which is a rare find.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2026
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An exquisite grooming kit crafted from gold and silver, and 19 Persian coins in an excellent state of preservation, were buried with her.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, Kaplonosy Kolonia stands apart for its exceptional state of preservation.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The fact that the barrels remain in an exceptional state of preservation speaks to the effectiveness of this 17th-century strategy to store lime long-term.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The collection was distinguished by its quality, state of preservation and provenance, with some pieces directly handed down from Queen Marie Antoinette.
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Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Because of its exceptional state of preservation, the blade remained sharp, according to Archaeology News.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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