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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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However, the preservationists soon appeared on the scene.
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It was without precedent in the United States, which explains the difficulties encountered by the preservationists.
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Outside, she found Edward in conversation with Peter Sidey, the leader of the preservationist element in the village.
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The preservationists had been careful about nomenclature.
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The preservationists, over the years, had lost ground - quite literally.
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The preservationists, pinning their faith to moral superiority and persuasive argument, were beaten back every time.
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The farmer therefore accuses the preservationist of hypocrisy.