A first down would undoubtedly clinch the game for Philadelphia, improve its record and preserve its standing atop the National Football Conference East.
Focusing on domestic revitalization and a responsible budget would be a good way for American to preserve its standing in the world – instead of excessive defense spending.
The GRN, anxious to preserve its standing in the international community, is mindful of criticism, and of drawing attention to less than shining aspects of the social, political and economic situation.
She also said some of the Junior League leaders were more concerned about preserving its "social standing and reputation" than in solving financial problems.
Although it has sometimes surprised protesters with heavy handed force and sent as many as 12,000 civilians to swift military trials, the military council has also sought to avoid confrontation with street protesters or to accommodate their demands in order to preserve its own standing in the eyes of the public.
"Hezbollah, without Shiite popular support, is also a dangerous prospect internally because then the party will be more prone to use force to preserve its local standing".
Shepard's critics have accused her of plagiarizing Gallant's story, while refusing to admit that to transpose a work's cultural setting, or racial perspective, while preserving its plot is a long-standing, valid, and increasingly vital extension of Ezra Pound's command to "make it new".
To preserve its long-standing investment, the Kremlin's interest would appear to be to remain on the right side of whoever happens to be in power in Syria.
It locks down other makeup, preserving its finish.
Preserving heritage is as much about preserving Syria as preserving its people.
