He kept his voice calm, but at the same time managed to preserve a note of underlying urgency.

We managed to preserve the highly qualified staff and material resources.

Only a few managed to preserve the old ways, and in time learned to use them in compatibility with the new.

They managed to preserve the experienced workforce and improve the technological processes.

Only a very few managed to preserve their family traditions by leaving the Communist regime and moving to other countries.

She managed to preserve her power past the weaning of the Duke, but could not win the boy's affection.

The Sami in the interior managed to preserve more of their culture.

When, however, the matter came to a hearing, Suydam managed to preserve his liberty.

The Khan managed to preserve and bring back some of his broken troops.